FAA Administrator to Face Congress Over Urgent Air Collision Risk Warnings
Acting FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker is scheduled to testify before a House committee regarding escalating aviation safety concerns. The hearing follows a stark warning from an independent review panel that cited a high probability of a fatal air carrier accident in the near future. The panel's report highlighted critical issues, including a lack of strategic planning for air traffic control staffing and severe controller fatigue. Lawmakers are expected to press Whitaker on the agency's response to these findings amid a recent surge in serious near-miss incidents across U.S. airports.
Official Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-faa-head-face-questions-lawmakers-after-agency-cited-fatal-air-collision-2026-05-06/
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