Media

Robert Sumwalt is a trusted voice in transportation safety and leadership, frequently featured in national media and industry publications. From televised briefings to expert commentary, he brings clarity and credibility to complex issues.

In July 2021, Robert joined CBS News as on-air/off-air transportation safety expert, consultant, and analyst, where he appears frequently to discuss transportation safety issues.

Prior to CBS News, Robert conducted live interviews on every major U.S. television network including The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, CNN New Day, NBC’s Meet the Press, CBS’s Face the Nation, CNN’s State of the Union, Fox News Sunday, and ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

His insights have also appeared in outlets like The Wall Steet Journal, The Washington Post, New York Times, and Aviation Week.