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June 30, 2017

NTSB: Teens Waving From Piper Cub Prior To Fatal Accident

Pilot Was Fatally Injured, Passenger Sustained Serious Injuries

The teenage occupants of a Piper J3C Cub were waving at people on the ground before the aircraft went down near Chetek, WI in May, according to the NTSB's preliminary report on the accident.

Voice Vote Sends The Measure To The Full Senate

The Senate Commerce Committee has passed its version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill on a voice vote, and sent the measure on to the full Senate.

Previously Served With The Agency From 2006 - 2008

Dan Elwell was sworn in this week as FAA Deputy Administrator. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Elwell is the second highest-ranking official at the agency responsible for ensuring aviation safety and air traffic control services for the nation.