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Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead FAA amid safety challenges

Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead FAA amid safety challenges

President Donald Trump has nominated Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as the next administrator of the FAA. This nomination comes in the wake of a recent midair collision near DCA with sixty-seven fatalities, the first fatal U.S. airline crash in nearly two decades. Bedford brings over

Skift analyzes who is affected by Trump travel ban

Skift analyzes who is affected by Trump travel ban

The Trump administration is considering a new travel ban targeting forty-three countries, potentially restricting or banning travel for nearly 700,000 visitors to the United States. According to a Skift analysis, these travelers accounted for about 1.4 percent of all international arrivals in 2024 (excluding Canada and Mexico). The

Trump administration proposes expanded travel restrictions affecting 43 countries

Trump administration proposes expanded travel restrictions affecting 43 countries

As reported by the New York Times, the Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions affecting citizens from up to 43 countries, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters. This proposal marks a significant expansion from previous measures, aiming to enhance national security through intensified vetting processes. The draft

Delta slashes earnings forecast as domestic demand weakens

Delta slashes earnings forecast as domestic demand weakens

Delta Air Lines significantly reduced its first-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue guidance, citing a decline in consumer and corporate confidence. The airline now expects revenue growth of just 3 to 4 percent, down from its initial projection of 7 to 9 percent, and adjusted earnings per share between 30 to

DHS ends TSA unionization, sparking debate over worker rights and security

DHS ends TSA unionization, sparking debate over worker rights and security

DHS has ordered TSA o abolish its union, reversing a policy introduced under the Obama administration and expanded under President Joe Biden. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem framed the decision as a move to “enhance safety, efficiency, and organizational agility,” per One Mile at a Time, while TSA’s union, the

Spirit Airlines sues DOT over Washington National slot allocation

Spirit Airlines sues DOT over Washington National slot allocation

Spirit Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT), alleging improper allocation of new long-haul flight slots at Washington's National Airport (DCA). The dispute centers on DOT’s recent decision to award five "beyond-perimeter" slots—exemptions to the 1,250-mile flight restriction—to

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Today is Wednesday, 5 March 2025. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20