David Schaper appears in the following:
Families of 737 Max crash victims want DOJ to rescind Boeing's settlement agreement
Friday, February 11, 2022
The families of the 346 people who died in two Boeing 737 Max plane crashes want a federal judge to rescind a deal with prosecutors that kept the airplane manufacturer from facing criminal charges.
Frontier Airlines to merge with Spirit, creating 5th largest airline in the U.S.
Monday, February 07, 2022
Frontier Airlines and Spirit — the nation's two largest low-cost carriers — are set to merge to create the fifth-largest airline in the country, in a deal valued at more then $6.5 billion.
Frontier-Spirit merger promises better deals and service; critics aren't so sure
Monday, February 07, 2022
The combined airline would offer 1,000 daily flights to more than 145 destinations in 19 countries and directly add 10,000 jobs by 2026. But consumer advocates have their doubts.
Massive winter storm causes travel issues and power outages in parts of the U.S.
Thursday, February 03, 2022
A widespread winter storm is dumping snow and causing freezing rain though large parts of the United States, leading to travel disruptions and some power outages.
House panel to examine what went wrong with the 5G rollout
Thursday, February 03, 2022
A congressional hearing examines why the activation of 5G service near airports was plagued by many delays and much confusion.
5G cleared for takeoff near more airports, but some regional jets might be grounded
Friday, January 28, 2022
The FAA says Verizon and AT&T can turn on more 5G cell phone towers as safety concerns over interference with planes eases. But some smaller regional jets still face restrictions.
At a critical time, 5G wireless disruptions hit regional airlines
Friday, January 28, 2022
The activation of 5G wireless service over the last week did not result in the widespread flight disruptions that the major airlines had feared. It did, however, hurt regional airlines.
Critics say infrastructure projects won't make a big enough impact on climate change
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
As Washington gears up to dole out hundreds of billions of dollars in new infrastructure funds, critics say not enough will go to projects addressing climate change and issues of racial inequality.
Verizon and AT&T delay 5G rollout near airports after airlines express concerns
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The two telecom giants have agreed to limit the 5G rollout amid concerns that the high-speed wireless service could interfere with safety equipment on some aircraft.
Telecoms delay 5G launch near airports, but some airlines are canceling flights
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The FAA says 5G service could interfere with critical navigation systems on some aircraft and will restrict flights into some airports, which could lead to widespread delays and cancellations.
High speed 5G service will launch tomorrow, but not near some airports
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Verizon and AT&T will be launching 5G mobile service Wednesday. They agreed to delay implementation near some airports, as airlines say 5G could interfere with sensitive safety equipment on planes.
Airlines are concerned 5G wireless service may affect the ability to land planes
Friday, January 07, 2022
The Telecom industry agreed to delay the launch of 5G wireless services to try to resolve concerns that 5G signals can interfere with automated systems that pilots use when landing in poor weather.
The perfect storm: The last 2 weeks have been rough for the airline industry
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
COVID-related sickouts, coupled with bad weather, are creating a nightmare scenario for some airlines and passengers.
Not the 'carmageddon' that some predicted, traffic jams in some cities are back
Monday, December 20, 2021
A new report finds congestion is up since 2020, though still below pre-pandemic levels. Some of the worst congestion is in Chicago, where drivers lost on average 104 hours sitting in their cars.
Latino community in western Kentucky was hit especially hard by tornadoes
Friday, December 17, 2021
As the clean up from devastating tornadoes continues in Kentucky, the hard-hit Latino community in the city of Mayfield is facing significant challenges in their recovery.
Biden promised government support after visiting areas hit by tornadoes in Kentucky
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
President Biden toured areas of western Kentucky damaged by a series of powerful tornadoes on Dec. 10 and 11. The president promised the federal government would be there to help people.
In Kentucky towns slammed by tornadoes, weary residents are picking up the pieces
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Thousands of people lost their homes and businesses in the tornadoes that tore through Kentucky last week. Now, residents are sorting out how to move forward and whether or not to rebuild.
Supplies and workers are limited as communities start to rebuild after tornadoes
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Thousands of families across Kentucky and other states hit by tornadoes are facing a difficult road ahead to rebuild. Supplies are limited and workers are in demand as they try to get things in order.
At least 8 died at the local candle factory in one of the areas hit hard by tornadoes
Monday, December 13, 2021
In western Kentucky, the city of Mayfield got walloped by Friday night's tornado. Huge swathes of the area were destroyed and an unknown number of people were killed.
Severe weather devastated the Midwest and the South overnight
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Severe weather across several states in the Midwest and the South have left dozens injured and destroyed hundreds of buildings. In Kentucky, the governor says at least 70 people may be dead.