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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Transportation Department Fines Air Canada for Violating FAA Airspace Restrictions
The airline operated flights over restricted areas carrying United Airlines’ code. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights in regions restricted…
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FAA Administrator Testifies Before Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Senate panel searches for link between Boeing failures and poor FAA oversight. Administrator Mike Whitaker of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testified before the investigations subcommittee of the…
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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)…
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FAA Invests $291 Million to Promote Net-Zero Emissions in Aviation by 2050
The funding is to support sustainable aviation fuel production and low-emission technology projects across the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $291 million under the Inflation…
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FAA Transfers 43 Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI
The number of serious cases referred for investigation in three years now at 310. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has referred 43 more unruly plane passenger cases to…
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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