We must also ensure that our supply of aviation workers keeps pace with increasing demand, especially for pilots and mechanics.
Tammy Duckworth
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Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.
ALPA was proud to not only fight for the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) as part of the last FAA bill, but also to serve on the Board.
I come to the floor today to honor my friend CWO5 Joseph Lemens II, who we lost suddenly in November. Joe worked as hard as he laughed. He was full of energy and empty of ego. In many ways, he was the epitome of what a ``Soldier,'' with a…
As a Senator from the great state of Illinois where we produce a lot of ethanol, my farmers are very supportive of the aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel movement.
One of the things that you learn is that a safety system should never be left vulnerable to a single point of failure, never.
How often, if ever, are you briefed on concerns that FAA employees may have about the resiliency of the air traffic organization's facilities and equipment?
One of the things that you learn is that a safety system should never be left vulnerable to a single point of failure, never.
As a Senator from the great state of Illinois where we produce a lot of ethanol, my farmers are very supportive of the aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel movement.
How often, if ever, are you briefed on concerns that FAA employees may have about the resiliency of the air traffic organization's facilities and equipment?
One of the things that you learn is that a safety system should never be left vulnerable to a single point of failure, never.
As a Senator from the great state of Illinois where we produce a lot of ethanol, my farmers are very supportive of the aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel movement.
He launched an after-action review with its airline partners, including Southwest Airlines.
Phil Washington to become the first African American to lead FAA. And he is someone I worked with a number of years.
It is dangerous, and so, is putting children, small children, in a car without a car seat. It is actually illegal.
Please explain this specific benchmark Southwest must hit in the coming months and years.
The agency, I think, is hamstrung on major rulemaking is without a permanent administrator.
I am working on legislation to require the Department of Transportation to audit air carrier website accessibility.





