Reauthorization act of 2018. In this portion of the hearing, Committee Members hear testimony from deputy faa administrator, among others. From september this runs about 3 1 2 hours. Good morning. I want to thank the witnesses for joining the hearing on the implementation of faa authorization act of 2018. One year ago this committee wrote comprehensive Bipartisan Legislation to raise the bar on aviation safety, improve the flying experience for the flying public, better prepare and diversify the aviation workforce and foster innovation in the usair space. Todays hearing is a critical milestone in the subcommittees oversight work to ensure the timely implementation of the law in accordance with our intent and to address new challenges. Although the faa has made some progress on fulfilling the laws directives, ongoing implementation delays threaten the important work needed to advance u. S. Aviation and aerospace and maintain our global leadership. Our first panel of witnesses are dan el
Good morning. And i want to thank the witnesses for joining todays hearing on the implementation of the faa reauthorization act of 2018. One year ago, this committee wrote comprehensive Bipartisan Legislation to raise the bar on aviation safety, improve the flying experience for the traveling public, better prepare and diversify the aviation workforce and foster innovation in the u. S. Airspace. Todays hearing is a critical milestone in the subcommittees oversight work to ensure the timely implementation of the law in accordance with our intent and to address new challenges. Although the faa has made some progress on fulfilling the laws directives, ongoing implementation delays threaten the important work needed to advance u. S. Aviation and aerospace and maintain our global leadership. Our first panel of witnesses are dan ellwell, faas deputy administrator and joel savat. Mr. Elwell and zavt, i expect your testimony administrations efforts to swiftly implement last years law. I would
Wrote comprehensive Bipartisan Legislation to raise the bar on aviation safety, improve the flying experience for the traveling public, better prepare and diversify the aviation workforce and foster innovation in the u. S. Airspace. Todays hearing is a critical milestone in the subcommittees oversight work to ensure the timely implementation of the law in accordance with our intent and to address new challenges. Although the faa has made some progress on fulfilling the laws directives, ongoing implementation delays threaten the important work needed to advance u. S. Aviation and aerospace and maintain our global leadership. Our first panel of witnesses are dan ellwell, faas deputy administrator and joel savat. Mr. Elwell and zavt, i expect your testimony administrations efforts to swiftly implement last years law. I would note theyre joined by staff from faa and d. O. T. And the staff will be available to help us answer any of our questions as well. Witnesses on todays second panel ref
Good morning. And i want to thank the witnesses for joining todays hearing on the implementation of the faa reauthorization act of 2018. One year ago, this committee wrote comprehensive Bipartisan Legislation to raise the bar on aviation safety, improve the flying experience for the traveling public, better prepare and diversify the aviation workforce and foster innovation in the u. S. Airspace. Todays hearing is a critical milestone in the subcommittees oversight work to ensure the timely implementation of the law in accordance with our intent and to address new challenges. Although the faa has made some progress on fulfilling the laws directives, ongoing implementation delays threaten the important work needed to advance u. S. Aviation and aerospace and maintain our global leadership. Our first panel of witnesses are dan ellwell, faas deputy administrator and joel savat. Mr. Elwell and zavt, i expect your testimony administrations efforts to swiftly implement last years law. I would
Department. This is just over two hours. The committee will come to order. We are having a full hearing today on the nominations for several positions. Three very important nominations , department of transportation. We welcome the nominees and their families and thank them for their willingness to serve. First, we will consider the nomination of rear admiral and phillips ann phillips. Welcome. We are currently facing unprecedented challenges about reports of Sexual Assault the marine academy, investments into our port to ease congestion, and the need for strong leadership at the helm of the Maritime Administration. We are admiral phillips has significant experience in the u. S. Navy in many challenging situations, including operation desert shield, desert storm, in her capacity as director of the Surface Warfare for the chief of Naval Operations. After 31 years of naval service, she serves as a special assistant to the Virginia Governor with a focus on coastal adaptation and protectio