Federal Aviation Administration Stories
US Regulator Finalizes Air Taxi Rules
US regulators on Tuesday finalized regulations for "powered lift" vehicles, opening the door for commercial air taxis.
Southwest Airlines Abandons Decades-Old Open Seating Policy As Part of Sweeping Changes
The move comes as the airline faces mounting investor pressure to improve financial performance and bolster its share price.
Spirit Airlines To Defer $340 Million In Airbus Deliveries, Prepares To Furlough 260 Pilots
Spirit Airlines announces the deferral of Airbus deliveries and plans for pilot furloughs as part of comprehensive cost-cutting amid industry uncertainty.
Mexico-Bound Plane Lands In LA Making United Airlines' Fourth Emergency Of The Week
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement it will investigate the emergency landing.
Southwest Airlines Temporarily Halts US Departures On Tech Issue
Shares were down 0.5% at $32.15 after dropping nearly 4% soon after the outage was reported.
US Aviation Authorities May Delay Some Space Launches To Avoid Air Traffic Disruption
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it may delay some space launches to minimize disruption to commercial air travel and provide "equitable" access to airspace near launch sites.
FAA Issues Safety Alert To Airlines After Risky Flight Incidents: What Are The Recommendations?
There have been at least six serious runway incursions since January.
Pete Buttigieg Under Investigation For Use Of Government Planes, Compliance With Regulations
The Department of Transportation's inspector general has launched an audit following a report that showed Sec. Pete Buttigieg's 18 taxpayer-funded flights.
A Shared No Fly List? Delta Wants Airlines To Team Up
Delta Airlines wants other carriers for help in protecting their flights by sharing their own lists of unruly passengers, a company spokeswoman said on Friday.
Colorado Man Arrested For Not Wearing Mask, Peeing In Flight Cabin; May Face $250K Fine
The man was released on a $10,000 bond pending his next court appearance.
US Military Helicopter Crash In Upstate New York Kills 3 Soldiers
The New York National Guard and Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.
EU Regulator To Clear Boeing 737 MAX Flights Next Week
EU regulator to clear Boeing 737 MAX flights next week
US To Punish Bad Behavior On Flights As Incidents Rise
US to punish bad behavior on flights as incidents rise
Hunt For Cockpit Tapes After Indonesia Jet Crash
Hunt for cockpit tapes after Indonesia jet crash
UFO Caught On Video? Mysterious Blue Light Spotted In Hawaii Night Sky
A mysterious blue object was spotted hovering in the night sky over Hawaii on Dec. 29, a report says. Multiple witness reports said the object was glowing and eventually disappeared into the ocean.
FAA's New 'Remote ID' Standard For Drones Will Require Operators To Broadcast Their Location
Operators can either retrofit their drones with a new broadcast module or only fly them in an “FAA-Recognized Identification Area."
Boeing Scores First 737 MAX Order Since Grounding
Boeing scores first 737 MAX order since grounding
The Boeing 737 MAX -- Your Next Flight?
The Boeing 737 MAX -- your next flight?
FAA Lifts 737 Ban, Though Seats Will Likely Still Be Empty
Once cleared, pilots would need to complete flight and software training on the jumbo jet, which could take about a month.
Boeing 737 Max May Get FAA Green Light To Fly Again As Early As Next Week, Says Report
The FAA's review of the proposed changes to Boeing's 737 Max can be completed in the “coming days” once all safety concerns on the aircraft have been addressed, FAA chief Steve Dickson has told Reuters.
American Airlines To Restart 737 MAX Flights In December
American Airlines to restart 737 MAX flights in December
Boeing 737 Max: Miracle On The Hudson Hero Capt. Sullenberger Says Plane Needs More Updates To Be Safe
Miracle on the Hudson hero Capt. Chesley Sullenberger proposed more modifications to make Boeing's 737 Max 'safer' before the FAA clears the plane to fly again.
Ryanair Execs Say The 737 MAX Could Be Airborne Again Soon After Being Grounded More Than A Year
The Irish airline ordered 135 737 MAX planes from Boeing before they were grounded following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Texas Plane Crash: 2 Louisiana Couples Killed After Small Aircraft Goes Down Near Hilltop Lakes Airport
Right before the crash, the pilot of the plane reportedly contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) saying the aircraft was facing engine issues.
Boeing MAX Crashes 'Horrific' Result Of Lapses By Company, Regulator
Boeing MAX crashes 'horrific' result of lapses by company, regulator
Walmart Starts Drone Delivery Service
Look to the sky for your next Walmart order.
Amazon’s Fleet Of Delivery Drones Just Took A Major Step Toward Reality With FAA Approval
The company first proposed drone deliveries in 2013 and they are now closer than ever to becoming a widespread option.
Oregon Wildfire Update: Helicopter Pilot Fighting Blaze Dies In Crash
White River Fire which started due to a lightning-strike on Aug. 17 has now spread over 1350 acres and is 5 percent contained.
Watch Rogue Pilot Fly Plane Under Mackinac Bridge
The Coast Guard caught a "reckless" airman on video.
California Wildfire Update: Helicopter Pilot Fighting Blaze Dies In Crash, Ignites Additional Brush Fire
Gov. Gavin Newsom said over 360 fires were burning in the state with 23 of them considered major.