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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
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
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
FAA Continues To Face Challenges in Ensuring Enough Fully Trained Controllers at Critical Facilities
Ensuring adequate staffing and training for air traffic controllers is essential to maintain the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS), especially at the Nation’s most critical air traffic facilities.
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Date: 01.11.2016
PDF icon FAA Controller Staffing at Critical Facilities^1-11-16.pdf
FAA Lacks a Clear Process for Identifying and Coordinating NextGen Long-Term Research and Development
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Date: 08.25.2016
PDF icon FAA Long-Term NextGen Planning Efforts Final Report^8-25-16.pdf
Effects of the Tarmac Delay Rule on Flight Cancellations and Delays
Following a series of high-profile instances of passengers held locked inside aircraft during lengthy tarmac delays, the U.S.
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Date: 10.26.2016
PDF icon DOT Tarmac Delay Rule Final Audit^10-26-16.pdf

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