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American Airlines cleared for takeoff after ‘technical issue’ reported on Christmas Eve flights
Read full article: American Airlines cleared for takeoff after ‘technical issue’ reported on Christmas Eve flights"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline said in a post on X.
New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
Read full article: New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightingsNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region.
Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport
Read full article: Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airportAuthorities say a bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Man pistol-whips FAA employee, fires gun at Hooks Airport during possible mental health episode
Read full article: Man pistol-whips FAA employee, fires gun at Hooks Airport during possible mental health episodeA man is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a Federal Aviation Administration employee at Hooks Airport.
Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
Read full article: Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictionsThe popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, as small unmanned aircraft have become cheap enough for many hobbyists to buy.
Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas
Read full article: Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in TexasPresident-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk’s influence in the Republican’s orbit.
What happens to the debris after helicopter crash? Here’s what we know
Read full article: What happens to the debris after helicopter crash? Here’s what we knowOn Sunday night, a helicopter crash in Houston's East End claimed four lives, including a child, when it collided with a radio tower. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, with debris analysis set to continue in Dallas.
Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Read full article: Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA ruleFederal regulators are giving a strong push to electric-powered air taxis by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
Boeing faces a new FAA review as a key supplier plans temporary furloughs due to labor strike
Read full article: Boeing faces a new FAA review as a key supplier plans temporary furloughs due to labor strikeBoeing's biggest supplier of airplane parts says it will temporarily furlough 700 workers because of a slowdown in work due to the labor strike at Boeing.
5 dead after a small plane crashes on Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coast
Read full article: 5 dead after a small plane crashes on Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coastAuthorities say five people are dead after a small plane crashed on Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coast.
A new setback hits a Boeing jet: US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s
Read full article: A new setback hits a Boeing jet: US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787sBoeing is suffering setbacks on one of its planes that's already in use and on a new model of its popular 777 jetliner.
Federal board urges stricter safety rules for loading and dispatching charter flights like air tours
Read full article: Federal board urges stricter safety rules for loading and dispatching charter flights like air toursA federal agency says it has recommendations for improving the safety of commercial aviation including air tours and air ambulances.
Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
Read full article: Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in FloridaFederal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot in Tampa, Florida.
FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes
Read full article: FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planesFederal officials are investigating how parts made with titanium sold with falsified documentation wound up in Boeing and Airbus passenger jets.
U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max
Read full article: U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MaxFederal officials are investigating an unusual rolling motion during the flight of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max.
The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing
Read full article: The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of BoeingThe head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
Could a cockpit warning system prevent close calls between planes at US airports?
Read full article: Could a cockpit warning system prevent close calls between planes at US airports?An American industrial technology company has revived its work on a system to warn pilots if another aircraft might be on the runway they are using.
NTSB says an air traffic controller's faulty assumption led to a close call between planes in Texas
Read full article: NTSB says an air traffic controller's faulty assumption led to a close call between planes in TexasFederal investigators say an air traffic’s controller’s faulty assumption nearly caused a runway collision at a Texas airport last year.
Dozens of United Airlines passengers headed to Houston fall ill after international cruise
Read full article: Dozens of United Airlines passengers headed to Houston fall ill after international cruiseAccording to Houston firefighters, at least 25 people on the flight reported feeling sick due to a cruise they were on.
Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
Read full article: Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problemsBoeing officials have presented a plan for improving manufacturing quality and safety to federal officials.
Q&A: Sen. Ted Cruz highlights improvements for Houston’s aviation industry with FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Read full article: Q&A: Sen. Ted Cruz highlights improvements for Houston’s aviation industry with FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024With a focus on safety, convenience, and growth, the legislation includes provisions for airport infrastructure investments, advancements in aviation technology, and initiatives to strengthen the aviation workforce.
United Airlines says it has regained some privileges that were suspended after problem flights
Read full article: United Airlines says it has regained some privileges that were suspended after problem flightsUnited Airlines says it can plan for growth again as federal regulators continue their review of the airline's operations.
House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers
Read full article: House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengersCongress has passed a bill that is designed to add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories and to give air travelers automatic refunds for canceled or long-delayed flights.
Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
Read full article: Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expiresThe Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records
Read full article: The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection recordsThe Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified inspection records on certain 787 planes.
House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
Read full article: House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectorsCongressional negotiators have agreed to help the Federal Aviation Administration hire more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors.
FAA, United investigating after video captures passenger in cockpit during flight
Read full article: FAA, United investigating after video captures passenger in cockpit during flightThe FAA and United Airlines are investigating after a passenger was caught on video inside the cockpit during a flight chartered by the MLB team. #AviationSafety #InvestigationInProgress
FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that came close to the tower at LaGuardia Airport
Read full article: FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that came close to the tower at LaGuardia AirportFederal officials are investigating whether a Southwest Airlines flight veered off course and flew over the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport last month.
Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge
Read full article: Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plungeBoeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats after a published report said an accidental seat movement likely caused the sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane flying to New Zealand.
Boeing promises changes after getting poor grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality
Read full article: Boeing promises changes after getting poor grades in a government audit of manufacturing qualityBoeing received bad grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality, and the company says it's making changes to address the situation.
Biden proposes tax increase on fuel for private jets, casting it as making wealthy pay their share
Read full article: Biden proposes tax increase on fuel for private jets, casting it as making wealthy pay their sharePresident Joe Biden is proposing a huge tax increase on fuel used by private jets, portraying that as part of an effort to make the wealthy pay their share for services like running the nation's airspace.
Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturing
Read full article: Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturingFederal regulators say they have found multiple instances in which Boeing and its key supplier lack adequate measures to control for quality in the manufacturing of jetliners.
Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and quality of manufacturing
Read full article: Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and quality of manufacturingThe Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for building new planes.
Boeing's safety culture falls short despite the company's efforts to fix it, according to experts
Read full article: Boeing's safety culture falls short despite the company's efforts to fix it, according to expertsGovernment and aviation-industry experts say Boeing has made some strides toward improving its safety culture, but employees could still be subject to retaliation for reporting issues.
Travelers through Houston airports to see upgraded bathrooms, other improvement projects
Read full article: Travelers through Houston airports to see upgraded bathrooms, other improvement projectsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $970 million in grants have been awarded to 114 airports across the country. The announcement includes money for Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports in Houston.
AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans say air travel is safe despite recent scares
Read full article: AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans say air travel is safe despite recent scaresA new poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds most Americans believe air travel is generally safe in the U.S. The poll was released Friday.
Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet
Read full article: Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jetWhen it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can’t just shake it off.
The head of FAA pledges to hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety rules
Read full article: The head of FAA pledges to hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety rulesThe 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 regulations.
Boeing flags potential delays after supplier finds another problem with some 737 fuselages
Read full article: Boeing flags potential delays after supplier finds another problem with some 737 fuselagesBoeing discovered another problem in some of its 737 fuselages that may delay deliveries of about 50 aircraft in the latest quality gaffe to plague the manufacturer.
Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight
Read full article: Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flightBoeing says it lost $30 million in the fourth quarter, and revenue was stronger than expected.
Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption
Read full article: Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemptionBoeing says it is withdrawing a request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of its 737 Max airliner.
Investigators detail how an American Airlines jet crossed a runway in front of a Delta plane at JFK
Read full article: Investigators detail how an American Airlines jet crossed a runway in front of a Delta plane at JFKFederal investigators are providing new details about a close call last year at JFK Airport in New York.
Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on Saturday
Read full article: Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on SaturdayAlaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the airline’s planes.
United Airlines expects to lose money in the first quarter due to the grounding of Boeing Max 9 jets
Read full article: United Airlines expects to lose money in the first quarter due to the grounding of Boeing Max 9 jetsUnited Airlines is warning that it will lose money in the first three months of the year partly because of the grounding of its Boeing Max 9 airplanes.
Federal officials recommend that airlines inspect door plugs on some older Boeing jets as well
Read full article: Federal officials recommend that airlines inspect door plugs on some older Boeing jets as wellFederal officials are recommending that airlines inspect the door plugs on more Boeing 737s after one of the panel blew off a Boeing jet in midflight.
Man who built plane that crashed off California coast recalls selling to enthusiast young pilot
Read full article: Man who built plane that crashed off California coast recalls selling to enthusiast young pilotA small airplane that crashed into the ocean off the California coast has been identified as one of tens of thousands of home-built aircraft that are part of a high-flying hobby taking off across the country.
A federal official says the part that blew off a jetliner was made in Malaysia by a Boeing supplier
Read full article: A federal official says the part that blew off a jetliner was made in Malaysia by a Boeing supplierA federal official says the part that blew off an Alaska Airlines jetliner over Oregon this month was manufactured in Malaysia by a key Boeing supplier.
Ground collision of two planes in Chicago sparks FAA investigation
Read full article: Ground collision of two planes in Chicago sparks FAA investigationA plane taxiing for departure clipped another aircraft at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemaker
Read full article: US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemakerThe Federal Aviation Administration says it will increase oversight of Boeing and audit the production of the 737 Max 9 jetliner after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane in midflight last week.
US investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a jet was made to design standards
Read full article: US investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a jet was made to design standardsFederal officials are investigating Boeing's oversight of production of a panel that blew off a jetliner in midflight last week.
Alaska Airlines cancels flights on certain Boeing planes through Saturday for mandatory inspections
Read full article: Alaska Airlines cancels flights on certain Boeing planes through Saturday for mandatory inspectionsAlaska Airlines is canceling all flights on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes until Saturday while it waits for new instructions on how to inspect and fix the planes.
What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout
Read full article: What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowoutAn emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner has prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max aircraft, adding another episode to the troubled history of Boeing’s Max lineup of jets.
Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side
Read full article: Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its sideThe emergency landing of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner with a gaping hole in its side is renewing safety concerns about the planes and creating new headaches for Boeing.
US proposes replacing engine-housing parts on Boeing jets like one involved in passenger's death
Read full article: US proposes replacing engine-housing parts on Boeing jets like one involved in passenger's deathFive years after a fatal accident, federal officials are proposing modifications and additional inspections to the engine housing of nearly 2,000 Boeing jets in the U.S. The proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday largely follows recommendations that Boeing made to airlines in July.
The US is poised to require foreign aircraft-repair shops to test workers for drugs and alcohol
Read full article: The US is poised to require foreign aircraft-repair shops to test workers for drugs and alcoholThe federal government will propose to require drug and alcohol testing for employees of foreign aircraft-repair shops outside the United States.
Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore
Read full article: Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount RushmoreFewer airplanes 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 nation’s most beloved natural areas.
Cockpit voice recordings get erased after some close calls. The FAA will try to fix that
Read full article: Cockpit voice recordings get erased after some close calls. The FAA will try to fix thatFederal officials say they will give investigators a better tool for understanding accidents and close calls between planes.
Safety officials release details of their investigation into a close call between planes in Texas
Read full article: Safety officials release details of their investigation into a close call between planes in TexasSafety officials are releasing details of their investigation into a close call between a FedEx plane and a Southwest Airlines jet earlier this year in Austin, Texas.
After many close calls between planes, experts say the FAA needs better staffing and technology
Read full article: After many close calls between planes, experts say the FAA needs better staffing and technologyA panel of aviation experts say the Federal Aviation Administration needs more staffing and better technology to cope with a surge in close calls between planes.
SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion
Read full article: SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosionSpaceX is aiming for another test flight of its mega rocket on Friday after getting the final OK from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stress
Read full article: Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stressThe nation’s top accident investigator says a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a clear warning sign that aviation is under stress.
Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days
Read full article: Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last daysSpirit Airlines is canceling about 100 flights because it's pulling some planes out of service for inspections.
Houston Police Department helicopter damaged after making hard landing
Read full article: Houston Police Department helicopter damaged after making hard landingA Houston Police Department helicopter made a hard landing on Sept. 7 at the Houston Southwest Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Biden administration wants more money and technology to prevent close calls between planes
Read full article: The Biden administration wants more money and technology to prevent close calls between planesThe Biden administration is putting more money into aviation safety and taking the first steps toward requiring that all planes be equipped with technology designed to prevent close calls around airports.
Biden nominates a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration
Read full article: Biden nominates a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation AdministrationPresident Joe Biden has nominated a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, which has been without a permanent leader for a year and a half.
United Airlines says it fixed the technology problem that briefly held up all its departing flights
Read full article: United Airlines says it fixed the technology problem that briefly held up all its departing flightsUnited Airlines says it has fixed the technology problem that briefly prevented its flights nationwide from taking off.
Squeezing in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend? Expect crowded airports and full flights
Read full article: Squeezing in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend? Expect crowded airports and full flightsIf you're squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expect lots of company.
Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US
Read full article: Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern USAt least two people have died, thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled and more than 1 million have lost power as destructively strong storms moved through the eastern U.S. Residents had been warned to stay indoors Monday.
Who's in charge of Nashville's airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state law
Read full article: Who's in charge of Nashville's airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state lawNashville International Airport has quietly faced an identity crisis for weeks under a new state law, with no clear agreement about who is in charge.
House aims to ease air travel delays with more money for air traffic controllers
Read full article: House aims to ease air travel delays with more money for air traffic controllersThe House has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give the Federal Aviation Administration more money to hire air traffic controllers.
From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation bill
Read full article: From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation billCongress will vote this week on legislation that will shape the agency responsible for safely managing the nation’s airspace and regulating its airlines.
6 people dead after plane crashes into field, bursts into flames in California
Read full article: 6 people dead after plane crashes into field, bursts into flames in CaliforniaAuthorities say six people were killed when a small plane crashed and burst into flames in a field near a Southern California airport.
United Airlines gets a handle on canceled flights, the CEO outlines how to prevent another meltdown
Read full article: United Airlines gets a handle on canceled flights, the CEO outlines how to prevent another meltdownAir travel is getting a bit easier, thanks to a break in storms that have pummeled the East Coast.
At least 1 person is dead in a fiery small plane crash in South Carolina beach resort
Read full article: At least 1 person is dead in a fiery small plane crash in South Carolina beach resortAuthorities say a single-engine plane carrying five people has crashed in the South Carolina coastal resort community of North Myrtle Beach, killing at least one person.
Was your flight canceled due to bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more
Read full article: Was your flight canceled due to bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and moreHundreds of thousands of air travelers are facing potential flight cancellations and delays this weekend, the peak of summer travel, as thunderstorms threaten the East Coast, West Coast and points in between.
Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worse
Read full article: Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worseAir travelers are dealing with another day of widespread flight disruptions, even though the weather has been better along much of the East Coast.
Texas medical examiner says a man who was pulled into a jet engine died by suicide
Read full article: Texas medical examiner says a man who was pulled into a jet engine died by suicideFederal accident investigators say they do not plan to investigate the death of a worker at a Texas airport because the local medical examiner has ruled the death a suicide.
Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price
Read full article: Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare priceCongress will consider rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total cost of a ticket when advertising fares.
2 planes aborted landings in San Francisco when a Southwest jet taxied across their runways
Read full article: 2 planes aborted landings in San Francisco when a Southwest jet taxied across their runwaysTwo airliners aborted their landings at San Francisco International Airport last week after pilots spotted a Southwest Airlines jet taxiing across the runways on which they were going to land.
Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, too
Read full article: Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, tooThe unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.