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Congress Seeking to Limit Public Charter Operators

New bipartisan bill aims to close so-called loopholes in airport security.

A JSX Embraer is shown approaching the Hollywood Burbank Airport for landing. [Shutterstock/Angel DiBilio]
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Key Takeaways:

Renewed legislation has been introduced to Congress aimed at closing so-called loopholes in airport security.

The Safer Skies Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representatives Nick Langworthy of New York, Jack Bergman of Michigan, and Marc Veasey of Texas, seeks to boost safety standards for operators that don’t currently have “rigorous screening requirements.”

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.

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