Rose still who tragically died on Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and thank them for participating. March 10th marked the 1year anniversary of the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 which was preceded by the loss of land near flight 602. The aircraft involved in both accidents was the boeing 737 max. Our deepest sympathies go to the families of those loved ones who are among the 346 lost in these crashes. Since the Ethiopian Airlines crash the committee has heard from many whistleblowers at boeing and in the Aviation Industry. It is increasingly clear from the investigation that the faa has the number of serious problems, the investigation staff of dozens of witnesses, thousands of documents and emails who have been diligent in pursuit of these facts no matter where they lead. However, i must express my profound frustration with the agencys lack of response to most of my requests dating back to last april, documents that stem from whistleblower disclosures. On april 2nd, 2019, i sent
Industries association. Sen. Wicker all right, we will begin, and we appreciate people working with us on this partially remote, and partially in person hearing on a very important topic. The covid 19 pandemic has affected the normal operation of every Public Institution in our country. Including, as you can see, the legislative branch. I thank my colleagues and witnesses per for participating in todays hearing, which is the first of many covid19related oversight hearings that this committee will conduct. We will accomplish the business in accordance with the guidelines established by the rules committee, and in consultation with the office of the attending physician. And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. The committee today convenes to discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president a
And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. Convenes toe today discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president and chief executive officer of airlines for america, todd president and chief executive officer of the American Association of airport effectives, eric fanning, president of the chief executive officer of the Aerospace Industries association, and remotely, dr. Hilary godwin, dean of school of Public Health university of washington. No part of the American Economy has escaped the impact of the covid 19 pandemic. The air and transportation sector has suffered a particularly painful blow, one intensified by Global Travel resections and stay at home orders, Domestic Travel has declined over 95 compared to last year. Flying with 12 passengers on average. Half of the u. S. Passenger aircr
[background noises] a subcommittee on a visual consort is unescos at the chairman authorized to declare recess without objections ordered also ask you nose consent subcommittee and ask questions that objection prints ordered. I was reminded members wishing to insert documents in the record please also email the documents i dont recognize myself for the purpose of an Opening Statement for five minutes. Thank you for being here administrator whitaker. I want to first off congratulate you for your unanimous confirmation vote. As you know achieving Something Like that in todays times is quite remarkable. Really appreciate your expertise head look forward to working with you. I hope you understand the strong support from congress but also enormous recognition of the responsibility of the job youve now taken on. We have heard a lot of descriptions about americas Aviation Industry. Everything about its the Gold Standard, its a leading edge of technology we have also seen in recent months we h
Inspections by the house transportation subcommittee hearing is about three hours. [background noises] is mick. [background noises] a subcommittee on a visual consort is unescos at the chairman authorized to declare recess without objections ordered also ask you nose consent subcommittee and ask questions that objection prints ordered. I was reminded members wishing to insert documents in the record please also email the documents i dont recognize myself for the purpose of an Opening Statement for five minutes. Thank you for being here administrator whitaker. I want to first off congratulate you for your unanimous confirmation vote. As you know achieving Something Like that in todays times is quite remarkable. Really appreciate your expertise head look forward to working with you. I hope you understand the strong support from congress but also enormous recognition of the responsibility of the job youve now taken on. We have heard a lot of descriptions about americas Aviation Industry.