Allyson Versprille
@allyversprille.bsky.social
I cover #aviation policy for Bloomberg News. Wrote about crypto, tax policy and defense in my past lives.
DOT awards contracts to RTX and Indra to replace FAA's aging radar systems. Companies "will contribute to replacing up to 612 radars by June 2028" www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
DOT awards contracts to RTX and Indra to replace FAA's aging radar systems. Companies "will contribute to replacing up to 612 radars by June 2028" www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
DOT says in new filing that it's proposing changes to the investigatory and enforcement practices of the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, including issuing warnings to violators of consumer protection laws before pursuing enforcement actions. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Aims to Ease Enforcement of Airline Consumer Protection Rules
The US Transportation Department wants to relax the ways it holds airlines and ticket agents accountable for violating consumer protection and civil rights laws.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
DOT says in new filing that it's proposing changes to the investigatory and enforcement practices of the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, including issuing warnings to violators of consumer protection laws before pursuing enforcement actions. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford reiterates at today's Senate hearing what he said yesterday, which is that the agency will have $6-$6.5 billion of the $12.5 billion it received from Congress for ATC reform committed
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford reiterates at today's Senate hearing what he said yesterday, which is that the agency will have $6-$6.5 billion of the $12.5 billion it received from Congress for ATC reform committed
We've been updating last night's story on FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford's prepared testimony with news from today's hearing. Here's the latest. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA Chief Defends Cutting Flights During Shutdown, Citing Safety
The US Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to cut flights across 40 major airports during the government shutdown earlier this year was necessary to protect the safety of the flying public, the...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We've been updating last night's story on FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford's prepared testimony with news from today's hearing. Here's the latest. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA chief will defend the agency's decision to cut flights during the shutdown, citing the need to be proactive following January's midair collision near Washington, according to remarks prepared for a House hearing tomorrow/seen by Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA Chief Defends Cutting Flights During Shutdown, Citing Safety
Cutting flights across 40 major airports during the US government shutdown earlier this year was necessary to protect the safety of the flying public, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administratio...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
FAA chief will defend the agency's decision to cut flights during the shutdown, citing the need to be proactive following January's midair collision near Washington, according to remarks prepared for a House hearing tomorrow/seen by Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Senator Ted Cruz pointed to the close call between a JetBlue flight and US Air Force tanker on Friday as a reason for why a current provision in the NDAA that the NTSB, lawmakers and others have said would make the DC airspace less safe should be cut
December 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Senator Ted Cruz pointed to the close call between a JetBlue flight and US Air Force tanker on Friday as a reason for why a current provision in the NDAA that the NTSB, lawmakers and others have said would make the DC airspace less safe should be cut
FAA Chief Bryan Bedford to testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's aviation subcommittee next Tuesday.
December 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
FAA Chief Bryan Bedford to testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's aviation subcommittee next Tuesday.
Indian and US investigators are meeting in DC next week to go over data on the deadly crash of an Air India flight in June. Latest w/ Mihir Mishra and Julie Johnsson
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Indian, US Investigators to Meet in DC on Air India Crash
India is sending investigators to the US next week to go over data with the National Transportation Safety Board gathered so far on the deadly crash in June of an Air India flight.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Indian and US investigators are meeting in DC next week to go over data on the deadly crash of an Air India flight in June. Latest w/ Mihir Mishra and Julie Johnsson
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🚨FAA selects Peraton as the prime integrator to oversee air traffic control system overhaul 🚨
December 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🚨FAA selects Peraton as the prime integrator to oversee air traffic control system overhaul 🚨
DOT passed out scarves to guests at today’s FIFA World Cup kickoff event. Bottom left corner says “Secretary Duffy,” middle says “U.S. DOT” and bottom right is an American flag.
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
DOT passed out scarves to guests at today’s FIFA World Cup kickoff event. Bottom left corner says “Secretary Duffy,” middle says “U.S. DOT” and bottom right is an American flag.
On the Bloomberg Terminal: The US Transportation Department is temporarily pausing enforcement of rules that allow passengers to get refunds when their flight is given a different flight number than was originally assigned when they purchased their ticket, DOT said Thursday in a new filing.
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
On the Bloomberg Terminal: The US Transportation Department is temporarily pausing enforcement of rules that allow passengers to get refunds when their flight is given a different flight number than was originally assigned when they purchased their ticket, DOT said Thursday in a new filing.
Latest on fallout from UPS crash w/ Cailley LaPara www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
MD-11 Grounding After UPS Crash May Drag From ‘Invasive’ Checks
The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a recent deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an “undeterminable period,” creating havoc for United Parcel Service Inc., FedEx Corp. and ...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Latest on fallout from UPS crash w/ Cailley LaPara www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said today that his agency plans to send letters of investigation to any airlines that didn't comply with the flight cuts mandated during the government shutdown.
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said today that his agency plans to send letters of investigation to any airlines that didn't comply with the flight cuts mandated during the government shutdown.
Our story on the NTSB's preliminary report on the UPS plane crash. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
UPS Plane That Crashed Had ‘Fatigue Cracks’ in Engine Mount
The United Parcel Service Inc. freighter that crashed this month when the left engine detached just after takeoff showed fatigue cracks in several sections that secured the turbine, a preliminary repo...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Our story on the NTSB's preliminary report on the UPS plane crash. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Congressman Troy Nehls says he doesn't want to give more money to FAA/DOT for air traffic modernization until Congress sees that the $12.5 billion already appropriated is being used efficiently.
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congressman Troy Nehls says he doesn't want to give more money to FAA/DOT for air traffic modernization until Congress sees that the $12.5 billion already appropriated is being used efficiently.
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JUST IN (#Travel) via @bloomberg.com's @allyversprille.bsky.social:
"#FAA Lifts All Remaining Flight Cuts Imposed During #Shutdown"
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"#FAA Lifts All Remaining Flight Cuts Imposed During #Shutdown"
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FAA Lifts All Remaining Flight Cuts Imposed During Shutdown
US airlines will be able to resume normal operations starting Monday after more than a week of government-mandated flight reductions.
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
JUST IN (#Travel) via @bloomberg.com's @allyversprille.bsky.social:
"#FAA Lifts All Remaining Flight Cuts Imposed During #Shutdown"
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"#FAA Lifts All Remaining Flight Cuts Imposed During #Shutdown"
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FAA/DOT lift all flight cuts mandated during shutdown. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA Lifts All Remaining Flight Cuts Imposed During Shutdown
US airlines will be able to resume normal operations starting Monday after more than a week of government-mandated flight reductions.
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
FAA/DOT lift all flight cuts mandated during shutdown. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FAA/DOT reduce percentage of flights airlines must cut across 40 major airports to 3% throughout the weekend, down from rate of 6%. www.faa.gov/newsroom/dot...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
FAA/DOT reduce percentage of flights airlines must cut across 40 major airports to 3% throughout the weekend, down from rate of 6%. www.faa.gov/newsroom/dot...
Interesting read from my colleague Aaron Gordon. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
More People Are Losing Global Entry, But Often Don’t Know Why
Global Entry revocations are outpacing enrollment, data obtained by Bloomberg reveals, and a lack of transparency keeps travelers in the dark.
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Interesting read from my colleague Aaron Gordon. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
On Bloomberg Terminal: HOUSE DEMOCRATS SEEK DATA BEHIND FAA DECISION TO SLASH FLIGHTS
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On Bloomberg Terminal: HOUSE DEMOCRATS SEEK DATA BEHIND FAA DECISION TO SLASH FLIGHTS
The US Transportation Department is abandoning an effort started by the Biden administration to require airlines to provide meals, hotels and cash payouts to passengers affected by significant flight disruptions. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Administration Ditches Plan to Compensate Stranded Flyers
The US Transportation Department is abandoning an effort started by the Biden administration to require airlines to provide meals, hotels and cash payouts to passengers affected by significant flight ...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The US Transportation Department is abandoning an effort started by the Biden administration to require airlines to provide meals, hotels and cash payouts to passengers affected by significant flight disruptions. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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New: Congressman Larsen told me that he came around on the DOT's flight cut justification after initially calling it “a dramatic and unprecedented step."
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing
Rep. Rick Larsen called for transparency when the plan was initially announced with little supporting data
theaircurrent.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New: Congressman Larsen told me that he came around on the DOT's flight cut justification after initially calling it “a dramatic and unprecedented step."
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Breaking news story on FAA/DOT freezing flight cuts at 6% rather than increasing to 8% tomorrow and 10% Friday, as previously planned. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Freezes Shutdown Flight Cuts at 6% on Positive Staffing Signs
The US Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday evening that they were freezing flight reductions across major US airports at 6% due to positive trends in air traff...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Breaking news story on FAA/DOT freezing flight cuts at 6% rather than increasing to 8% tomorrow and 10% Friday, as previously planned. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Things definitely a bit calmer today on the air travel front. Based on current FlightAware data percentage of canceled flights less than 5% across the major airports. Overall US cancellations close to 900, which is still higher than usual but not crazy. www.flightaware.com/live/cancell...
Live Airline Flight Cancellations Info & Statistics - FlightAware
Real-time cancellation statistics and flight tracker links for cancelled airline flights. View top cancellations by airline or airport.
www.flightaware.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Things definitely a bit calmer today on the air travel front. Based on current FlightAware data percentage of canceled flights less than 5% across the major airports. Overall US cancellations close to 900, which is still higher than usual but not crazy. www.flightaware.com/live/cancell...
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It could take a while for for government operations to return to normal even after the shutdown ends.
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Shutdown's End Will Kick Off Long Process of Rebooting US Government
The longest government shutdown in US history is coming to an end, but restarting the federal bureaucracy could take days — and in some cases a week or more — before normal operations resume.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It could take a while for for government operations to return to normal even after the shutdown ends.
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