FAA 2008 Forecast

 

FAA Forecast


Mary E. Peters, secretary

U.S. Department of Transportation:

News Release:
 Airlines serving Newark Liberty Airport have agreed to temporarily cap and spread flights for two years at a level that will allow 30 more flights per day than last summer while helping to reduce chronic delays. Read more.

Speech:

Before I begin my remarks on the forecast, I want to address media reports of serious allegations that FAA inspectors knew about safety lapses and yet allowed them to continue. Read more.

 

Robert A. Sturgell, acting administrator

Federal Aviation Administration:

But before we get going, I’d like to comment on some things that have been said following a high profile event involving one of our major commercial air carriers about the need for “cleaning house,” that the FAA’s “too cozy” with the airlines. Read more.