FAA.gov Testimony http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/ Latest FAA.gov Testimony en-us Material is not copyrighted. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:23:31 PM EST 60 Before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection concerning Security at Foreign Repair Stations Chairwoman Jackson-Lee, Congressman Dent, Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the security of foreign repair stations. As you are undoubtedly aware, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have responsibility for ensuring adequate security at repair stations, both foreign and domestic. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10963 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10963 Testimony Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation concerning NextGen: A Review of the RTCA Mid-Term Implementation Task Force Report Chairman Costello, Congressman Petri, and Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting us here today to review the RTCA's NextGen Mid-Term Implementation Task Force Final Report. As you know, on January 16, 2009, we asked the RTCA to establish a government-industry Task Force to forge community-wide consensus on the recommended Task Force operational improvements to be implemented in the near-term during the transition between now and 2018. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10882 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10882 Testimony Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation concerning the Federal Aviation Administrations Call To Action on Airline Safety and Pilot Training Chairman Costello, Ranking Member Petri, Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Call to Action on airline safety and pilot training. As you know, on June 15, 2009, we made this call to action to encourage the aviation industry in this country to come together to share their best practices across the board and implement actions we know can improve safety. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10811 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10811 Testimony Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation concerning the Hudson River Airspace and Management of Uncontrolled Airspace Corridors Chairman Costello, Congressman Petri, and Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the very sad events of August 8, 2009, and what FAA is doing to create a safer operating environment over the Hudson River. Everyone at FAA grieves with the families over the loss of life that occurred that day. When such events do occur, we redouble our efforts to make the skies safer. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10800 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10800 Testimony Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security concerning Aviation Safety: The Hudson River Midair Collision and the Safety of Air Operations in Congested Airspace Chairman Dorgan, Senator DeMint, and Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the very sad events of August 8, 2009, and what FAA is doing to create a safer operating environment over the Hudson River. Everyone at FAA grieves with the families over the loss of life that occurred that day. When such events do occur, we redouble our efforts to make the skies safer. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10799 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10799 Testimony Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation concerning Nextgen: Area Navigation (RNAV)/Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Chairman Costello, Congressman Petri, and Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Federal Aviation Administration's program for area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) air traffic control routes. RNAV/RNP is a building block for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), and has already shown great promise in enhancing safety and efficiency in the National Airspace System (NAS). http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10676 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10676 Testimony Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight concerning Center Weather Service Units Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Broun, Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here to testify about the status of Center Weather Service Units (CWSU). As this is my first opportunity to testify before this Subcommittee, I would like to take just a moment to introduce myself. My name is Rick Day, and I am the Senior Vice President for Operations for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO). http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10634 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10634 Testimony Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure concerning Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Chairman Oberstar, Ranking Member Mica, and Members of the Committee:I welcome the opportunity to testify today on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) progress in implementing our responsibilities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA or Recovery Act). It is a pleasure to appear with my fellow modal representatives from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to outline our achievements in meeting the very challenging deadlines that the ARRA established. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10612 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10612 Testimony Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concerning FY 2010 Budget Good morning, Chairman Olver, Ranking Member Latham, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear here today to discuss the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 budget request for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The FAA operates and maintains the most complex air traffic control system in the world. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10610 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10610 Testimony Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00 AM EST Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation concerning FY 2010 FAA Budget (Oral Testimony as prepared for delivery) Good morning Chairman Olver, Ranking Member Latham, and distinguished Members of this subcommittee. It is a pleasure to be able to appear before you today to discuss the Administration's budget request for FY 2010. I want you to know that I respect your important role in the budget process and I look forward to working closely with you in the years to come. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10608 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10608 Testimony Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00 AM EST