A fter months of anticipation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now has a permanent leader. On Wednesday, the US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee and former Republic Airways CEO, Bryan Bedford, as the new FAA administrator.

The letter is addressed to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and calls on the service to communicate directly with the families in the wake of the crash, as well as designate a point person to keep them notified of steps in several ongoing probes and lawsuits.

Families of those killed when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Eagle flight 5342 say the Army isn't taking responsibility.

Over 5,000 flights in the United States were delayed Sunday, primarily due to inclement weather, as Americans travel following the Independence Day weekend.

At LaGuardia and JFK, wait times surpassed an hour and a half, according to the National Airspace System Status, complicating many travelers’ returns after the long 4th of July weekend.

The plan is to allow passengers to avoid taking their shoes off at major airports, with the eventual goal of rolling out the new policy to all U.S. airports.

Air traffic controller shortage at Reagan National Airport in Virginia prompts overtime work. The FAA said it is planning to onboard more staff.