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Tarmac delay rule working, feds say
(Photo by Todd DeFeo) Federal authorities say a new rule aimed at reducing lengthy tarmac delays is working. The rule stipulates that airlines can only keep passengers waiting on the tarmac for three hours before it would be required to let them disembark. There was only one flight in August that experienced a three-hour delay — a steep drop from the 66 such flights in August 2009. According to authorities, the one flight with a delay
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Transportation security discussion
President Barack Obama meets with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitanoand Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole, right,in the Oval Office to discuss transportation security, Oct. 12, 2010.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) From The White House: President Obama today met with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and TSA Administrator John S. Pistole to review the many enhancements that have been made to both aviation and surface transportation security. Today’s briefing was held in conjunction
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FAA: Serious runway incursions cut in half for second straight year
The number of serious runway incursions at the nation’s airports dropped 50 percent from 2009, the second consecutive year that the number of serious incursions was cut in half. “We continue to make terrific progress in the area of runway safety and the credit should go to the entire aviation community,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a news release. “I’m thrilled that we’ve further reduced serious incursions, and I look forward to additional
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Dunwoody hires director of economic development
The city of Dunwoody has hired its first director of economic development. Michael Starling “has an extensive skill set, is knowledgable about Dunwoody and is the perfect choice to develop the City’s economic development program,” Dunwoody City Manager Warren Hutmacher said in a news release. Starling served as senior business development manager for DeKalb County’s Office of Economic Development. Starling’s role includes growing the city’s economy. “Dunwoody is part of the largest economic engine in
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Alleged sexual assault on flight leads to arrest
ATLANTA — A 61-year-old Sandy Springs man faces assault charges after a fellow passenger alleged inappropriate touching, according to the FBI Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Lamkin. On Monday, “a passenger aboard a Delta flight from Dallas, Texas to Atlanta complained of being touched several times in an inappropriate fashion and reported this to the flight crew,” the FBI said in a statement. Federal authorities charged Ranchhodbhai Lakha with assault and sexual assault. He
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