FAA told training and controller shortages fuel near misses
The FAA faces scrutiny from a House subcommittee as inadequate training and a shrinking, less experienced controller staff are linked to rising near collisions in the air and on runways. NTSB cites two recent incidents at O’Hare and McGuire as under review while airlines press for more flights amid traffic growth.
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National Transportation Safety Board
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PAA
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New Jersey
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McGuire Air Force Base
New York
McGuire
Pentagon
Burnett
Congressional
Guy Molinari
R-N.y
O'Hare
Northwest
Joe Hopkins
Bob Gibbons
Donald Engen
Stephen Hayes
Airlines accused of deceptive scheduling at major hubs
The Transportation Department alleges Delta and Eastern deceived flyers by advertising prime hour flights at Atlanta and expanding probes to Boston Chicago and Dallas Fort Worth airports. Investigators cite discrepancies between advertised schedules and actual on time performance and may seek fines up to 1000 per violation if not corrected.
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Boston
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Atlanta
Newark
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation
Elizbeth Dole
James Ashlock
Miami
Phil Bakes
DOT
Transporation Department
Dole
American Airlines
United Airlines
Usair
Piedmont
Continental
Four of Ten Bridges Need Repair Amid Inspection Cutback
Washington AP Federal officials note 42 percent of bridges need repair and propose extending inspection intervals from two to four years to save money. The plan, revealed in the Federal Register, aims to redirect funds to actual repairs while sparing safety, despite safety concerns raised previously.
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Schoharie Creek
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Eagle leader backs four year bridge inspection timing
The Eagle leader notes bridges in good shape, proposes a four year maximum interval for inspections. The Interstate 90 bridge, prior to collapse, had a 1983 full inspection that found decking deficient while superstructure and substructure were fair and in need of moderate work. A 1986 partial inspection missed supports due to high waters. Officials say informal support checks last summer found the span sound, but no records exist.
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