U.S. Department of Transportation

U.S. airlines are supportive of efforts to modernize the air traffic control system as recent events provide renewed impetus for long-sought improvements.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's new ATC infrastructure upgrade depends on immediate funding from Congress to complete within its three-year timeline.

The DOT is one of only four cabinet-level agencies that would see a top-line funding increase in the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget.

The U.S. has tentatively approved Israir Airlines’ application to resume service to the U.S., clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Israeli carrier’s return.

A former Allegiant executive argues the carrier doesn’t need a regulatory nod for the partnership with ULCC Viva to launch service to Mexico.

The investigation looks into FAA’s response to a pair of 737 MAX bird strikes that triggered an engine failure-related safety device but also allowed smoke and fumes to enter the cabin and cockpit.

Lawmakers are pressing the Secret Service to explain its role in a series of anti-collision alerts reported by aircraft near Reagan National Airport March 1.

Allegiant executives express optimism that the airline and VivaAerobus will gain antitrust immunity to operate a transborder alliance between the U.S. and Mexico.

The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking input on airline consumer protection rulings handed down by the agency under the prior administration.

The strong post-COVID-19 travel recovery has been generating expectations for accommodations in all cabin classes.

The mindset is changing on what it means to make air travel accessible.

U.S. airlines are contesting certain rulings handed down by the U.S Transportation Department (DOT) under the Biden administration.

After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.

The DOT Secretary's roadmap for revamping the U.S. air traffic management system did not touch on equipping aircraft to take advantage of the new technology.

Israir Airlines has applied to the DOT for foreign air carrier permit to resume scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and New York.

Recent government-wide layoffs have not affected any safety-critical employees in the FAA, Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau said in an agency-wide email.

A California man has pleaded guilty to recklessly operating a drone that collided with a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper as it battled the Palisades Fire.

A recent appeals court ruling puts an ancillary fee disclosure ruling in limbo, almost a litmus-test for what airlines can expect from a new administration.

Having assessed a first-of-its-kind fine against JetBlue Airways, federal regulators have now moved to penalize Southwest and Frontier for similar infractions.

In his confirmation hearing, Sean Duffy pledged to support familiar bipartisan aviation programs and indicated he would lean on agency experts on key issues.

Korean LCC Air Incheon has applied for the U.S. approvals it needs to take over Asiana’s cargo routes to that country in mid-2025.

For the first time, the U.S. DOT is penalizing a U.S. airline for “chronic flight delays,” assessing a $2 million penalty against JetBlue Airways.

The U.S. DOT has penalized two foreign airlines for operating in regions subject to FAA prohibitions while carrying U.S. airline designators.

A “vendor technology issue” briefly grounded American Airlines flights on Dec. 24, the disruption landing in the middle of a busy holiday travel period.

United plans to launch LAX-Beijing flights in May 2025, alongside Denver’s first nonstop service to Rome and its inaugural San Francisco-Panama City route.