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MWAA's Weak Policies and Procedures Have Led to Questionable Procurement Practices, Mismanagement, and a Lack of Overall Accountability
On November 1, 2012, we issued a report on the management policies and processes of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA).  Established through the Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of 1982, MWAA operates the federally owned Was
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Date: 11.01.2012
PDF icon MWAA Final Report 10-31-2012_FINAL_signed_508_rev 12-3-12.pdf
Enhanced Oversight of Staffing and Training at FAA's Critical Facilities is Needed to Maintain Continuity of Operations
On January 12, 2012, we issued a report on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of staffing and training at its most critical air traffic control facilities. We conducted our review at the request of the Chairman and Ranking Membe
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Date: 01.12.2012
PDF icon WEB FILE_Critical Facilities_issued 1-12-12.pdf
The State of Aviation Safety and FAA’s Oversight of the National Airspace System
On April 25, 2012, the Assistant Inspector General for Aviation and Special Programs testified before the House Aviation Subcommittee regarding the state of aviation safety and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of the National
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Date: 04.25.2012
PDF icon Aviation Safety Hearing Statement^4-25-12.pdf
Progress and Challenges in Responding to Key Provisions of the Airline Safety Act
On March 20, 2012, the Inspector General testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial airline safety oversight.  Specifically, the Inspector
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Date: 03.20.2012
PDF icon FAA Safety Testimony^3-20-12.pdf
FAA Has Not Effectively Implemented its Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program
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Date: 08.22.2012
PDF icon wildlife report.pdf
Challenges With Implementing Near-Term NextGen Capabilities at Congested Airports Could Delay Benefits
On August 1, 2012, we issued a report on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) implementation of near-term capabilities for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).  Our audit focused on FAA’s actions in response to recommend
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Date: 08.01.2012
PDF icon FAA NextGen Near-Term Capabilites (RTCA Task Force Recommendations)^8-1-12.pdf
Aviation Industry Performance: A Review of the Aviation Industry, 2008 - 2011
On September 24, 2012, we issued the 11th in a series of periodic updates to our Aviation Industry Performance Report.  This report provides a comprehensive analysis of aviation industry trends in the 2008 to 2011 period and their impact on aviati
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Date: 09.24.2012
PDF icon Aviation Industry Performance^9-24-12.pdf
Update on the Safety and Cost Aspects of the Federal Aviation Administration's Contract Tower Program
On July 18, 2012, the Inspector General testified before the House Subcommittee on Aviation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Contract Tower Program.
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Date: 07.18.2012
PDF icon Contract Tower Hearing Statement^7-18-12.pdf
Audit Initiated of FAA’s Oversight of the Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program
The Office of Inspector General plans to initiate an audit of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of the Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program (VDRP).  We are conducting our review in accordance with a provision in the FAA Moder
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Date: 09.10.2012
PDF icon FAA’s Oversight of the Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program Announcement^9-10-12.pdf
Contract Towers Continue To Provide Cost-Effective and Safe Air Traffic Services, but Improved Oversight of the Program Is Needed
On November 5, 2012, we issued a report on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of the Federal Contract Tower Program.
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Date: 11.05.2012
PDF icon FAA Federal Contract Tower Program Report^11-5-12.pdf

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