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Drones need tracking network for expanded flights, U.S. agency says

World Dec 27, 2019

Drones need tracking network for expanded flights, U.S. agency says

by Alan Levin

All but the smallest civilian drones would have to broadcast radio tracking data to ensure greater safety and prevent terrorism under a sweeping proposal unveiled by U.S. regulators on Thursday. The long-awaited draft rules call for a massive new tracking network for everything from toys ...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to attend enthronement ceremony

National Oct 5, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to attend enthronement ceremony

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will represent the United States at the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito later this month, the White House said Friday. The U.S. government had initially made arrangements to send Vice President Mike Pence to the ceremony on Oct. 22, in which ...

U.S. transport chief asks why some Boeing safety features are not required on ill-fated Max models

World Mar 28, 2019

U.S. transport chief asks why some Boeing safety features are not required on ill-fated Max models

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said on Wednesday it was "very questionable" why some safety features were not required on the Boeing Co. 737 Max, ahead of a much-anticipated Senate hearing where leaders in her department will be questioned about two recent 737 Max ...

U.S. aviation agency to declare Boeing 737 Max 8 airworthy but will act on any safety concerns

World Mar 12, 2019

U.S. aviation agency to declare Boeing 737 Max 8 airworthy but will act on any safety concerns

The United States will tell international carriers later Monday that the agency believes the Boeing 737 MAX 8 is airworthy but officials emphasized they will "take immediate action" if regulators identify any safety issue following Sunday's fatal crash in Ethiopia. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao ...

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