Transportation Secretary Urges, US to Take Action Regarding , Air Travel Safety.
Transportation Secretary Urges, US to Take Action Regarding , Air Travel Safety.
On March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned that the nation's air system is at risk, citing recent near-miss aviation incidents.
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On March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned that the nation's air system is at risk, citing recent near-miss aviation incidents.
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NBC reports that Buttigieg issued the warning while speaking at an air safety summit held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
NBC reports that Buttigieg issued the warning while speaking at an air safety summit held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to the transportation chief, there are indications that the U.S. air system is under considerable strain.
We can't wait for the next catastrophic event when we can see the warning signs today, Pete Buttigieg, Federal Aviation Administration Safety Summit, via NBC.
NBC reports that the FAA's safety summit comes following a number of recent runway mishaps and other near disasters that have shaken the aviation industry.
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), also appeared at the summit.
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Homendy reportedly cited six serious runway incidents that have occurred since January.
According to Homendy, the NTSB is also investigating two wrong-runway incidents dating back to last June, which occurred in Burbank, California, and Pittsburgh.
Homendy warned that the recent incidents serve as a "wake-up call" for the aviation industry.
Echoing Buttigieg's sentiments, Homendy lamented that actions are often only taken after a catastrophe has already occurred
