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April 30, 2014
the Transportation Security Administration The TSA was given the monumental task of protecting our aviation system our ports our rail lines our pipelines and our transportation system Since its inception...while prioritizing safety and security At the same time the agency has had to fulfill this vast mission with limited funding and resources I was Chairman of this Committee s Aviation Subcommittee when the...importantly the strong steady and consistent leadership of Administrator Pistole Today I believe our aviation system is safer than it has ever been Since the TSA was created we have seen no successful air attacks...
April 3, 2014
Transportation commended the members of the European Parliament on their decision to extend the moratorium on aviation emission taxes from being collected on flights into and out of the European Union EU through 2016...enactment of my legislation in 2012 and the work of the U S delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO the U S sent a strong message to the EU that it could not unilaterally impose...
March 13, 2014
Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Thune Statement on the Aviation Industry Hearing March 13 2014 WASHINGTON D C U S Senator John Thune R SD Ranking Member of the...record the following prepared remarks at today s The U S Aviation Industry and Jobs Keeping American Manufacturing Competitive Aviation Operations Safety and Security Subcommittee hearing I would like to thank...high quality jobs for businesses large and small While it is good news that many segments of the aviation industry appear to be rebounding from the recession the industry continues to face a number of challenges...
March 13, 2014
Search Terms Search Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Hearings Home Hearings Print The U S Aviation Industry and Jobs Keeping American Manufacturing Competitive March 13 2014 11 00 AM Russell Senate...Science and Transportation s Subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security will hold a hearing on Thursday March 13 2014 at 11 00 a m titled The U S Aviation Industry and Jobs Keeping American Manufacturing...Competitive The hearing will examine actions the United States can take to maintain its leadership in the aviation sector as global competitors make advances The hearing will also address critical competition issues...
March 11, 2014
Press Releases Print Rockefeller Statement on NTSB Chair Debbie Hersman s Appointment to the National Safety Council March 11 2014 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today released the following...announcement that Deborah Hersman chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB will be the next president and CEO of the National Safety Council NSC Debbie Hersman has been an absolutely effective and...and fearless chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board Her reassuring confidence has helped lead this country through some of our most difficult recent transportation accidents from last summer...
January 24, 2014
Print Thune Statement on the Future of Unmanned Aviation Hearing January 24 2014 Thank you Mr Chairman for holding this hearing on the issue of unmanned aviation This topic touches on many areas within the...jurisdiction and I look forward to hearing from our witnesses Unmanned aviation is undoubtedly the next significant frontier in the aviation sector The FAA currently accommodates limited flights by unmanned...stakeholders Given the potential benefits of unmanned aviation the last FAA reauthorization bill in 2012 directed the agency to develop the safety standards necessary to ensure this relatively new technology...
January 15, 2014
Rockefeller on UAS Our Job is to Foster the Growth of this New Industry Manage the Risks to Privacy and Safety January 15 2014 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the...Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation hearing titled The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U S Economy Safety and Privacy Considerations Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery Some believe...about aviation today It is a major part of our economy and it is relatively safe Tens of thousands of aircraft use our skies every day to transport passengers ship goods or perform public safety and military...
January 15, 2014
Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Hearings Home Hearings Print The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U S Economy Safety and Privacy Considerations January 15 2014 02 30 PM Russell Senate Office Building...the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 P L 112 95 The hearing will include consideration of safety and privacy issues surrounding the operation of drones in the United States Please note the hearing...about aviation today It is a major part of our economy and it is relatively safe Tens of thousands of aircraft use our skies every day to transport passengers ship goods or perform public safety and military...
December 20, 2013
FCC Chairman urges considering banning in flight mobile phone calls and full examination of related safety issues December 20 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV sent a letter to Transportation...In particular Rockefeller believes that allowing calls during flights would compromise the overall safety of a flight Not surprisingly there has been significant public opposition to allowing in flight mobile...to fully examine all safety issues that the use of cellular voice services on aircraft may create The ability to make a call on one s cell phone is not worth compromising the safety of a flight https www...
November 5, 2013
statement after the Federal Aviation Administration FAA issued a final rule to strengthen pilot training which was mandated by Congress in the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension...promulgate the new pilot training rules than we required in the 2010 Aviation Safety Act but they are a major advancement in aviation safety Nearly five years after the crash of Colgan Flight 3407 this rule...our aviation system better and safer It is always my number one priority to keep passengers safe and today s action builds on that promise The Commerce Committee held several hearings on aviation safety...
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