Joel Rose
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National
FAA chief Mike Whitaker announces that he will step down in January
Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It's not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some have stayed longer.
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National
Taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians, even at low speeds, research finds
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows higher speeds are worse for pedestrians regardless of vehicle height — but those risks are amplified for vehicles with taller front ends.
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National
Court rejects Boeing plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes
A federal judge in Texas has rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department, saying the court should play a bigger role in selecting an independent monitor to oversee the company.
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Business
United Airlines CEO wants incoming Trump team to hire more air traffic controllers
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, has been very public about the shortage of air traffic controllers -- which he says should be a top priority for the second Trump administration.
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Business
Head of United Airlines says air traffic controller shortage is a major problem
United CEO Scott Kirby is the latest airline executive to speak out about what they want to see from Trump. Kirby is focused on air traffic control staffing but there are other issues as well.
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National
Crash prevention technology shows 'huge potential,' but the roadmap is up for debate
Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better.
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Business
Thanksgiving is putting U.S. airlines to the test
Leaving town for the Thanksgiving holiday? You're not alone. The next few days will be some of the busiest for U.S. airlines. We head to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for a live report.
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National
Trump taps Sean Duffy, Fox host and former Congressman, for transportation secretary
President-elect Trump has picked Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former Republican congressman from Wisconsin, to head the Department of Transportation.
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National
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying
Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.
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Politics
Why the White House hasn't benefited much from investing in infrastructure
The Biden administration pumped billions of dollars into roads, bridges, airports and rail -- but saw little if any political benefit in the election.
