$1.8 million penalty levied for ongoing violations of safety rules on JetBlue-coded routes. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined Emirates Airlines $1.8 million for code-share violations…
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FAA Investigates Inspection Reports on Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes
The company claimed incomplete tests were falsely approved by employees. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it has opened an investigation into manufacturing inspections of…
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Senate Passes FAA Bill on Air Safety and Customer Service
The bill would also increase the number of air traffic controllers. The Senate passed a bill to improve air travel safety and boost the number of air traffic…
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FAA Allocates Funding for Airport Infrastructure Projects
The investment will support 45 projects in 22 states. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating $76.1 million for 45 airport infrastructure projects across 22 states, funded under…
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Senator Believes Congress May Need Short-Term FAA Extension
Amendment requests have slowed reauthorization proceedings. Senator John Thune of South Dakota stated that Congress may have to pass a short-term extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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Congress Reaches a Deal on Airline Safety
The measures will not increase the retirement age for pilots. Negotiators in the House and Senate announced on Monday that an agreement was reached to support staffing for…
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FAA Allocates Funding to Enhance Traffic Control Tower Operations
Investments will support safety upgrades and operations at regional airports in 17 states. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing $20 million to enhance 20 airport-owned airport traffic…
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Panel Recommends FAA Drop Therapy Disclosure Requirement for Pilots
Says requirement “leads to healthcare avoidance” for high-stress workers. A panel of experts recommended that the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) should drop the disclosure requirement for pilots and…
Read MoreFAA Conducts Investigation into United Airlines 4th Incident
The airline has had planes with separate programs including a hydraulic issue, an engine fire, and a tire falling off. The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating yet…
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Alaska Airlines Cooperates with DOJ Investigation
Flight crew members and passengers are being interviewed in the door panel incident from January. Alaska Airlines stated that it is “fully cooperating” with the Department of Justice…
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