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Statement for the Record: FAA’s Efforts to Maintain and Secure Pilot Records
Air carriers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are responsible for maintaining a robust and secure information system on pilot training, medical, and performance records.
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Date: 02.03.2016
PDF icon Aviation Credentialing Statement for the Record HOGR Hearing^2-3-2016.pdf
FAA Lacks Sufficient Oversight of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Program
In July 2013, Asiana Flight 214 crashed on final approach into San Francisco International Airport, resulting in three fatalities and drawing attention to the importance of emergency response at our Nation’s airports.
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Date: 05.31.2016
PDF icon FAA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Program Final Report^5-31-16.pdf
FAA Lacks a Risk-Based Oversight Process for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The growing demand for civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations presents new safety oversight challenges for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Date: 12.01.2016
PDF icon FAA Oversight of UAS - Final Report^12-01-16.pdf
Enhanced FAA Oversight Could Reduce Hazards Associated With Increased Use of Flight Deck Automation
While airlines have long used aircraft automation safely to improve efficiency and reduce pilot workload, recent accidents have shown that pilots who typically fly with automation can make errors when confronted with an unexpected event or transit
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Date: 01.07.2016
PDF icon FAA Flight Decek Automation_Final Report^1-7-16.pdf
FAA Achieved Most of the Anticipated Cost Savings From Contracting Out Flight Service Stations, but Needs To Determine the Future Direction of the Program
In February 2005, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Services, Inc. (Lockheed Martin) to operate the Agency’s 58 flight service stations.
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Date: 11.16.2016
PDF icon FAA Flight Service Station Program_Final Report^11-16-16.pdf
Improvements Needed in DOT’s Process for Identifying Unfair or Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
Designed to promote travel and secure customer loyalty, frequent flyer programs are extremely popular, with approximately 630 million participants worldwide and more than 300 million members enrolled in U.S.-based programs.
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Date: 06.16.2016
PDF icon DOT Oversight of Airline Frequent Flyer Programs_Final Report 6-16-16.pdf
Key Issues Facing FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Workforce
At the Subcommittee’s hearing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic controller hiring, staffing, and training plans, the Assistant Inspector General for Aviation Audits testified on three areas involving FAA’s controller workf
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Date: 06.15.2016
PDF icon Key Issues Facing FAA's ATC Workforce Statement^6-15-16.pdf
FAA’s Security Controls Are Insufficient for Large Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities
To help manage the most complex air traffic system in the world, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates approximately 160 Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities, which provide air traffic control services to pilots in the
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Date: 02.04.2016
Letter Responding to Questions About the Cost and Schedule of FAA’s NextGen
On July 11, 2016, the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure requested our responses to three questions related to the cost and schedule of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Next Generation Air Transportatio
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Date: 09.30.2016
PDF icon Chairman Shuster Response Letter^9-30-16.pdf
FAA Lacks Effective Internal Controls for Oversight of Accountable Personal Property
The effective, efficient use of property is the responsibility of all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees.
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Date: 01.20.2016
PDF icon FAA Accountable Property_Final Report_1-20-16.pdf

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