Delta Faces Possible FAA Fine After ATL Delays
Delta Air Lines could face a significant FAA penalty following widespread delays and extended tarmac holds at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International… Read More »
FAA Orders Action on Boeing 737 Max Overheating Risk
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) affecting all US-registered Boeing 737 Max aircraft following reports… Read More »
FAA Orders Boeing 757 Winglet Crack Checks
US and European regulators have ordered urgent inspections of certain Boeing 757 aircraft fitted with Aviation Partners Boeing scimitar blended… Read More »
FAA Seeks Summer Flight Cuts at Chicago O’Hare
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to ask airlines to reduce flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer, citing concerns that… Read More »
FAA Revokes StarFlite Aviation’s Part 135 Certificate
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation of Houston, alleging… Read More »
FAA Orders Fix for 737 Max Cabin Overheating Risk
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive to address a safety concern involving the environmental control… Read More »
US Audit Flags FAA Oversight Gaps in United Maintenance
A federal watchdog audit has identified significant gaps in the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance operations, citing… Read More »
Boeing 777-9 Simulators Gain FAA and EASA Approval
Boeing has received initial qualification for its 777-9 flight training simulators after approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration and the… Read More »
FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed all U.S. airlines to certify that pilot hiring decisions are based solely on merit,… Read More »
FAA Halts Flights at El Paso Airport Over Security Concerns
The United States has temporarily halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, citing unspecified “special… Read More »
FAA Inspector Sues United Over Alleged Retaliation for Safety Report
A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector has filed an extraordinary lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier imposed a lifetime… Read More »
HondaJet Elite II Emergency Autoland Wins FAA Approval
Honda Aircraft Company has secured Federal Aviation Administration certification for Emergency Autoland on the HondaJet Elite II, making it the… Read More »
FAA Urges Faster Foreign Approval of US Aircraft Certifications
Federal Aviation Administration is pressing foreign aviation authorities to accelerate the certification of US-made aircraft, warning that lengthy validation processes… Read More »
FAA Issues Temporary Certificates for Grounded SACI Aircraft
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has begun issuing temporary certificates of registration for aircraft previously registered through Southern Aircraft… Read More »
FAA Requires 25-Hour Cockpit Audio, Sparking Pilot Surveillance Debate
Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule mandating that cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) on newly manufactured aircraft retain at… Read More »
FAA Probes Laser Strike Near Charlotte Airport Involving US Airliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a reported laser strike involving a commercial aircraft near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, underscoring… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
FAA Caught Off Guard by Trump Threat to Decertify Bombardier Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration was reportedly caught off guard after President Donald J. Trump said he would “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft,… Read More »
FAA Staffing Shortage Forces Nashville Tower Closure
Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily closed the air traffic control tower at Nashville International Airport due to a staffing shortage,… Read More »
FAA to Mandate Drunk Passenger Prevention Policies by 2027
The Federal Aviation Administration will require small commercial aircraft operators to implement formal policies and training aimed at preventing intoxicated… Read More »
FAA Makes Post-Crash DC Airspace Safety Rules Permanent
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent a set of airspace safety rules introduced after last year’s deadly collision… Read More »
FAA Says Boeing Responsible for 737-7 and 737-10 Certification Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back against criticism over delays to the certification of the Boeing 737-7 and Boeing… Read More »
FAA Sets Plan for Boeing 737-10 Max Safety Upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a formal notice in the Federal Register outlining its implementation plan for mandated safety… Read More »
FAA Warns of Military Activity Over Latin American Pacific Airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a series of Notices to Airmen warning US operators of potentially hazardous conditions… Read More »
Valiair Acquires SACI After FAA Grounds Over 600 Trustee Aircraft
Wyoming-based aircraft trust Valiair has acquired UK-based Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee (SACI), following a regulatory action by the Federal… Read More »
FAA Orders PW1100G Engine Modifications After Fire Incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered mandatory modifications to Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines following several in-service engine fires, escalating… Read More »