FAA head Whitaker talks vital matters with airline chiefs

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Today, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker held a discussion with airline CEOs focusing on the ongoing situation within the U.S. aviation system, aiming to enhance safety measures continually. He also briefed them on the agency’s increased supervisory actions concerning Boeing and its suppliers.

Whitaker initiated this gathering to encourage the growth of safety management systems within the aviation sector and to promote open information sharing to reduce risks and bolster safety initiatives.

“As I mentioned in my testimony yesterday, data is crucial to identifying and mitigating significant risks and emerging safety trends, allowing us to move toward a more predictive system,” said Administrator Whitaker. “Today we discussed the need for more access to real time data and better tools to detect and manage risk within our aviation system.”

“Aviation safety is a team sport, and it requires that we constantly reexamine processes and procedures as well as how we use data to detect risks and introduce more transparency in our business practices. I appreciate these aviation leaders joining me to discuss these important issues.”

“Maintaining safety and public confidence in the aviation system is not static; it is a relentless pursuit that requires constant improvement.”

The participating airlines included Alaska, American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, UPS, and FedEx.

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