Trump administration rolls back Biden-Era CAFE Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump, on December 3, announced a major rollback of the Biden administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, terminating the aggressive fuel-efficiency requirements and returning the program to levels achievable with conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles. The Biden-era standards, Trump called a “scam” during the Wednesday’s presser, were finalized in 2022 […]
Seattle’s SEATAC airport one of 40 airports nationally to reduce flights amid gov. shut down
SEATAC—Seattle/Tacoma International airport (SEATAC), Washington State’s largest airport, is just one of 40 airports nationally to receive a 10% reduction in flights this Friday, November 7, amid the ongoing government shutdown. The announcement came on Wednesday, November 5, by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy who cited air traffic control safety concerns as the reason. Wednesday […]
Boeing secures FAA approval to increase 737 MAX production to 42 per month
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday, October 17, received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase production of its 737 MAX jetliners to 42 aircraft per month, marking a significant step for the aerospace juggernaut following a production cap imposed by regulators following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident on January 5, 2024. “I am encouraged to hear […]
FAA reinstates Boeing’s limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates, paving the way for potential 737 MAX production increase
EVERETT—After six years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reinstated Boeing’s ability to issue airworthiness certificates for select 737 MAX and 787 airplanes on a limited basis, marking a significant step toward restoring trust in the aerospace giant’s production processes. The reinstatement takes effect starting Monday, September 29. The FAA’s decision, driven by rigorous safety […]
Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah Valley University event
UTAH—Charlie Kirk, 31, a prominent conservative political commentator, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, was shot at Utah Valley University (UVU) during the American Comeback Tour, a Turning Point USA event. The shooting occurred at an outdoor rally with a large audience. Kirk was reportedly struck in the neck and airlifted to Timpanogos Regional […]
USDOT to WA state, comply or lose federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on August 26 announced California, Washington, and New Mexico will lose federal funding unless they adopt and enforce English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The three states have 30 days to come into compliance before the Department will withhold up to […]
WA state issued CDL to illegal alien who killed 3 in crash, USDOT launching full-scale investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced August 19 that his department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has now launch an official investigation how failures at the Department of Licensing in the states of Washington and California led to the issuance of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to Harjinder Singh, 28, […]
FAA proposes multi-billion-dollar plan to overhaul air traffic infrastructure
On Thursday, May 8, Democratic Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) spoke at a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in Washington D.C, who announced plans by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) to revamp and replace air traffic infrastructure nationwide. As the ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Larsen (WA-02) helped […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tours Boeing 737 facility
RENTON—United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured Boeing’s 737 facility in Renton on Thursday, March 13, to follow up on the status of Boeing’s Comprehensive Safety Plan. “My message to Boeing during our recent visit was one of tough love,” Secretary Duffy said. “Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau and I have made clear that […]
