United States and European Union Sign Standalone Agreement Allowing U.S. Carriers to provide Wet Lease Services

BRUSSELS – U.S.,EU, Norwegian, and Icelandic officials today signed an agreement that levels the competitive playing field for U.S. air carriers seeking to “wet lease” to European carriers.  Today’s signature marks the end of a long-standing commercial concern for U.S. carriers, and...

Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Annual Meeting

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoSouthern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Annual MeetingSavannah, GeorgiaAugust 19, 2019

Thank you, Russell.It's great to be here, with so many state transportation leaders. The...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Appointees to Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of 22 members to DOT’s new Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee (SOCAC).

“The committee’s input will help the Department ensure that the FAA remains the world’s...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Appointees to Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of 22 members to DOT’s new Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee (SOCAC).

“The committee’s input will help the Department ensure that the FAA remains the world’s...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $272 Million in ‘State of Good Repair’ Program Grants 10 projects in 10 states to receive funding

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $272 million in grant funding to 10 rail projects in 10 states. Funding is provided through FRA’s Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (SOGR Program) and...

United States and Japan Delegations Agree to Increase Additional Daytime Services at Haneda

TOKYO- U.S. and Japanese delegations met today in Tokyo to sign an agreement that would increase daytime services between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and U.S. destinations.  The proposed amendment to the U.S.-Japan Open Skies Agreement allocates 12 new slot pairs (12 arrivals and 12 departures...

Air Travel Consumer Report: June 2019 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its August 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of June 2019.  The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of...

Remarks at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoGeorgia Chamber of CommerceMacon, GeorgiaAugust 13, 2019

Thank you, Senator Perdue.

I would also like to acknowledge Congressman Austin Scott, Congressman Drew Ferguson, Congressman Buddy Carter,...

Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoGeorgia Chamber of CommerceMacon, GeorgiaAugust 13, 2019

Thank you, Senator Perdue.

I would also like to acknowledge Congressman Austin Scott, Congressman Drew Ferguson, Congressman Buddy...

FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson's Swearing In Ceremony

Thank you for that introduction, Dan.

Welcome to the Department of Transportation.

We are delighted to haveDeputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen here today. 

And let me give a shout out to Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, David Pekoske;