Memo: FAA Denied Request to Reduce Arrivals Before Fatal Potomac Collision
Air traffic controllers who raised concerns about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allegedly told the matter was ‘too political’ to address.
Air traffic controllers who raised concerns about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allegedly told the matter was ‘too political’ to address.
The airworthiness directive applies to around 586 PW1100Gs on U.S.-registered aircraft.
Carriers who violated the directive could face fines of up to $75,000 per flight.
The holiday travel period will peak Tuesday with over 52,000 flights, the agency said.
The FAA on Friday warned civilian operators about the “worsening security situation” in the country.
Despite concerns, airlines say they are ready for the Thanksgiving rush.
The FAA froze mandatory air traffic reductions at 6% on Wednesday.
The trade group is urging Congress to reopen the federal government as quickly as possible.
The FAA’s mandatory 4% air traffic reduction will grow to 6% on Tuesday.
But there were signs Sunday that the federal government could soon reopen.