Bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill delivers reforms to keep U.S. as global...
This week, the House of Representatives is considering H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. Introduced on June 9 by the Republican and Democratic leaders of...
View ArticleAfter Boeing Max crashes, U.S. regulators detail safety information aircraft...
The Federal Aviation Administration, which was heavily criticized for the way it approved the Boeing 737 Max before two deadly crashes, says it is more clearly explaining the kind of critical safety...
View ArticleThe FAA, lacking enough air traffic controllers, will extend limits on New...
Facing a shortage of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it will let airlines continue to limit flights in the New York City area into October without...
View ArticleTravelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should...
DALLAS (AP) — By some measures, air travelers have enjoyed a less stressful summer than last year, but canceled flights remain elevated as airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation...
View ArticleFAA imposes temporary ground stop of United Airlines flights at carrier's...
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop on all United Airlines flights Tuesday afternoon at the request of the airline.The FAA alert to airports regarding the stop went out...
View ArticleBiden will nominate a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation...
President Biden will nominate a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew in March after running into opposition from Republican...
View ArticleBiden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement...
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s second pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration was endorsed Wednesday by a Senate committee with no Republican opposition, signaling a clear path to final...
View ArticleFAA to investigate drone that delayed Ravens-Bengals game
BALTIMORE — The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it will investigate after a drone briefly delayed the Ravens-Bengals game in Baltimore on Thursday night.Drones are barred from flying...
View ArticlePilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules, none stricter than...
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the...
View ArticlePlane evacuated at Chicago O'Hare after struck by baggage cart
A plane full of passengers was evacuated at Chicago O’Hare International Airport Saturday after a baggage cart hit the aircraft’s engine.The collision happened at 12:35 a.m., the Federal Aviation...
View ArticleBoeing wants airlines to investigate possible missing parts on 737 jet
After discovering a loose bolt on the rudder system of one of its 737 Max planes, Boeing is asking airlines to inspect their aircraft.After a routine maintenance check discovered the bolt had a missing...
View ArticleFAA grounds more than 170 Boeing 737 Air Max 9 aircraft after Alaska Airlines...
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of 171 Boeing 737 Air Max 9 aircraft for inspection following an incident in which a panel of fuselage blew out of an...
View ArticleU.S. increases oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest...
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will increase oversight of Boeing and audit production of the 737 Max 9 jetliner after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane in midflight last week, the...
View Article40 Boeing jets have been inspected as investigations continue into midair...
Federal officials have briefed a congressional committee on their investigations into a jetliner that lost a panel of its fuselage in midflight this month and revealed that airlines have inspected 40...
View ArticleFederal Aviation Administration recommends inspecting door plugs on some...
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration recommends that airlines inspect the door plugs on certain Boeing 737s that are older than the Max 9 jetliner that suffered a blowout of a similar panel...
View ArticleWhat you should know if you're about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners will carry passengers in the United States again, starting this weekend, for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United...
Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the airline's planes.The airline said in a statement that it has...
View ArticleLaser strikes against aircraft including airline planes have surged to a new...
WASHINGTON — Laser strikes aimed at aircraft, including airline planes, surged 41% last year to a record high, according to federal officials.The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: FAA turned away qualified air traffic controllers based solely on...
The disturbing rise in near misses at our nation’s airports is no accident. A class-action lawsuit by the Mountain States Legal Foundation has amassed a trove of documents shedding new light on an...
View ArticleFAA chief pledges to hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency will use more people to monitor aircraft manufacturing and hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety...
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