In South Texas, SpaceX faces skepticism over environmental damage A federal agency has paused some of SpaceX's plans amid concerns over the environment. The Texas Tribune · Sep 4, 2024
Seven passengers injured by severe turbulence on United Airlines flight One person was rushed to hospital after emergency landing Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2024
US safety board plans to quiz officials about FAA oversight of Boeing before a panel blew off a 737 Officials from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration are facing questions about the door plug that blew off a 737 Max jetliner in midflight The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
FAA Increases Rest Time For Air Traffic Controllers FAA increases rest time for air traffic controllers to address safety concerns and fatigue. Collaboration with controllers' union to enhance safety measures. Top News · Jul 24, 2024
FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Boeing faces safety checks after engine fire on Delta flight from Scotland to New York The Delta flight made an emergency landing at Prestwick Airport The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024
SpaceX launches to ISS are under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure SpaceX is trying to get its Falcon 9 re-approved for satellite launches with the Federal Aviation Administration. But NASA says it needs to take an independent look before more ISS launches of astronauts or cargo takes place. Space · Jul 18, 2024
Boeing faces fresh safety questions after engine fire on flight from Scotland Passengers saw flames soon after flight left Edinburgh for New York in 2023, leading to emergency Prestwick landing The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Scotland-New York flight burst into flames mid-air due to fuel leak, report finds The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its report into an incident which forced a trans-Atlantic flight into an emergency… The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to fraud to settle charges stemming from the crashes of two of its 737 Max jets The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024
US Regulator Orders Boeing Inspections Over Oxygen Mask Issue US aviation regulators said Monday that thousands of Boeing 737 airplanes would need to be inspected, amid concerns that passenger oxygen masks could fail in emergencies. International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024
FAA investigating after Southwest plane flies 525ft above Oklahoma town Boeing 737 from Las Vegas to Oklahoma City dipped above Yukon nine miles from airport, sounding like ‘wall of wind’ The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2024
Boeing 737 inexplicably flies 500 feet over neighborhood: ‘Thought it was gonna hit my house’ The Boeing plane descended to about 525 feet above the ground as it passed over Oklahoma City suburbs The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing The 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 The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
Roll Call · Jun 13, 2024 FAA's Whitaker says agency 'too hands off' on Boeing - Roll Call Federal oversight of Boeing Co. has been “too hands off," Mike Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said Thursday.
Space · Jun 4, 2024 SpaceX lands FAA license for next Starship megarocket launch on June 6 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), on Tuesday (June 4), issued a launch license to SpaceX for its Starship Flight 4 test mission currently scheduled to lift off no earlier than Thursday, June 6.
Axios · May 30, 2024 Boeing submits safety improvement plan to federal regulators Regulators ordered the plan after a Boeing jet had a mid-flight door plug blowout earlier this year.
Dynamite News · May 26, 2024 Cyclone Remal: IndiGo airlines reschedules and cancels some flights IndiGo airlines has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone Remal and issued NOTAM in Kolkata. A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) is a message sent by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pilots to alert them of potential hazards that could affect their flight. Read further on Dynamite…
Roll Call · May 13, 2024 Less turbulent ride for FAA bill predicted in House - Roll Call The House is expected to clear a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill with time to spare before a Friday funding deadline.
International Business Times · May 10, 2024 Senate Prevents Potential Air Travel Chaos, Reauthorizes FAA For Five Years The Senate has passed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), securing air travel and preventing potential disruption.
WEKU · May 10, 2024 Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
Top News · May 9, 2024 Senate Faces Uncertainty Over Federal Aviation Bill Deadline Senate faces challenges in passing FAA reauthorization bill due to disagreements over key provisions, including flights at Reagan National Airport.
Top News · May 8, 2024 House Passes One-Week Extension For Federal Aviation Programs House passes one-week extension for FAA programs, awaiting Senate approval for broader reauthorization bill.
Bored Panda · May 2, 2024 “There Were A Lot Of Doubters” Woman Proves Everyone Wrong After Getting Her Pilot License Born without arms, this woman proved her doubters wrong by becoming the first licensed pilot to fly plane with just her feet. The post “There Were A Lot Of Doubters” Woman Proves Everyone Wrong After Getting Her Pilot License first appeared on Bored Panda.
France 24 · Apr 17, 2024 Embattled Boeing in spotlight as Congress calls whistleblower to testify about plane defects Boeing is the subject of back-to-back Senate hearings Wednesday, as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer.