Moran Leads Senate Hearing on Aviation Close Calls and Runway Safety
The segment covers the opening statement by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, at a June 23, 2026 hearing titled 'Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System.' Moran outlines recent runway incursions and near-misses, highlights a Delta flight go-around at Boston Logan the prior weekend, lists witnesses including Gov. Chris Sununu (Airlines for America), and announces planned legislation on runway safety training and technology. The second part notes the hearing's focus on trends, training adequacy, staffing, infrastructure, AI tools for air traffic, and collaboration among FAA, industry, and Congress. Sourcing is the live hearing record with named witnesses and direct references to FAA efforts; no anonymous sources or graphics are used.
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