U.S. Embassy warns of gang violence and danger in that country. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Airmen on Tuesday that prohibits U.S. civil aviation operations…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Small Air Services
14 states are set to restore and improve flight routes to rural communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million to 14 small air service programs…
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FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxis and Other Electric Aircraft
This is the last step required for introducing new type of aircraft to the public. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final rule outlining regulations for air…
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Transportation Department Fines American Airlines for Mishandling Wheelchairs
Thousands of disabled passengers were impacted by the damages. The Department of Transportation (DOT) fined American Airlines a record $50 million for mishandling and damaging thousands of wheelchairs…
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District Judge Presses DOJ Officials on Terms of Boeing Plea Deal
The families of 346 dead passengers urge the judge to reject the agreement. District Judge Reed O’Connor pressed Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to explain the terms of…
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FAA Issues Safety Alert for Boeing 737 Rudder Malfunctions
Investigation into a recent incident raises concerns about manufacturing process. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert this week, informing flight crews of a heightened risk…
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FAA Administrator Set to Testify Before Congress
House committee will investigate FAA’s role in “Boeing’s Broken Safety Culture.” Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker will testify before the House of Representatives Transportation Committee on…
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FAA Offers Grants for Baggage Handling System Upgrades
The funding comes from programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over 25 airports over $465 million in grants to replace or upgrade…
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NTSB Says Lax FAA Oversight Caused June 2022 Helicopter Crash
A pilot and five passengers were killed after a vintage “Huey” helicopter flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Read MoreFAA Requires Immediate Boeing Inspections After LATAM Flight Drop
The agency issues an Airworthiness Directive, sending inspectors to check certain planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it is requiring inspections of certain Boeing aircraft after…
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