The Latest Breaking News from Phillip Washington

Denver runway fatality raises questions about airport security

Aviation and risk experts said the Denver runway collision represents a clear security failure

The Independent UK · May 14

Death of man struck by Frontier Airlines plane ruled suicide by medical examiner

Michael Mott, 41, jumped the fence at Denver international airport and had reached the runway when he was struck

The Guardian - US · May 12

Previously stalled FAA, Amtrak nominees move toward vote in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced FAA and Amtrak nominees, after senators lifted their objections.

Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023

Acting head of Federal Aviation Administration is leaving

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration is leaving this summer, putting pressure on the White House to find a replacement fast

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

President Biden's nominee to head the FAA has withdrawn after Republican criticism

President Joe Biden's choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after he appeared to lack enough Senate support.

WEKU · Mar 26, 2023

AP source: Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws nomination

President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023

Vote on Biden's pick to run FAA delayed amid GOP opposition

The fate of President Joe Biden's pick to run the Federal Aviation Administration is in doubt

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Ted Cruz tries to block new FAA chief despite concerns about agency’s performance

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to abandon his pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, saying Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington isn’t qualified for the job and is legally barred from holding the post because of his military background.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Biden's pick to lead FAA faces stormy confirmation hearing

President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Federal Aviation Administration is finally getting a chance to make the case for his stalled nomination

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Buttigieg finds himself in the spotlight for better or worse

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been in the national spotlight a lot lately, and not always for positive reasons

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023