Federal Aviation Administration Stories
American Airlines: Alec Baldwin was ‘Extremely Rude’
Alec Baldwin was kicked off the plane for being extremely rude, according to a statement released by American Airlines Wednesday afternoon.
Was Model Lauren Scruggs' Tragic Accident the Pilot’s Fault?
Model and fashion blogger Lauren Scruggs, 23, is responsive and making a slow recovery after suffering severe injuries to her face, shoulder and left hand caused by accidentally walking into a small airplane propeller. Aviation Consultant John Nance thinks, Kurt Richmond, the pilot may have been at fault.
FAA Head Randy Babbitt Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest
Randy Babbitt, head administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, handed in his resignation Tuesday following charges of driving under the influence in Fairfax, Va. on Dec. 3.
Stars vs. Airlines: The Autumn of Celebrity Air Rage
Featuring: Alec Baldwin, John Rich, Gerard Depardieu, Billie Joe Armstrong, Leisha Hailey, Michael Colyar and Whitney Houston.
Model Lauren Scruggs Responsive and Speaking After Propeller Accident, Say Parents
Fashion model and online blogger Lauren Scruggs, 23, is responsive and making a slow recovery according to a statement made by her parents Tuesday. Scruggs, from Plano, Texas, suffered severe injuries to her face, shoulder and left hand, after accidentally walking into a spinning airplane propeller late Saturday.
Model Lauren Scruggs, 23, Walks into Plane Propeller, Loses Hand
Fashion model and online blogger Lauren Scruggs, 23, lost her hand and suffered severe injuries to her face and should after she accidentally walked into a spinning airplane propeller late Saturday.
FAA Head Gets DWI: Randy Babbit Caught Drinking and Driving
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been charged with DWI after police caught the 65-year-old Babbit driving on the wrong side of the road Saturday night. Last month, limited funding threatened once again to shut down the FAA's operations, and Babbit's arrest is unlikely to push Congress to extend funding for the agency.
Amazon Executive Tom Phillips Killed in Plane Crash
Two people were killed in a plane crash, one an executive at Amazon, on Saturday night in Michigan. The two men on board, Tom Phillips, a general manager at Amazon.com's Web Services, and the pilot Joe Pann, both died in the crash.
United Continental Gets FAA Approval to Operate as Single Airline
United Continental wins the FAA's green light to operate as a single airline.
Santa Ana Winds Lead to Los Angeles Power Outages, Delays
Widespread Santa Ana winds, the strongest in five to ten years, pounded Southern California Wednesday night into Thursday, causing power outages for thousands and delays in the Los Angeles area.
American Airlines bankruptcy won't hurt flyers... now
American Airlines passengers should not expect any near-term changes after the airline filed for bankruptcy, but the filing may affect their future plans.
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American Airlines bankruptcy won't hurt flyers... now
Supreme Court Docket: After Break, Justices to Hear Key Business, Privacy Cases
After the Thanksgiving break, justices will return to several cases involving broadcasters, pharmaceutical companies and investors.
Arizona Plane Crash Possibly Killed 6 on Board; 3 Presumed to be Children
Six people who were on board a small twin-engine plane that crashed in Arizona on Wednesday in the remote area of the Superstition Mountains appear to have been killed, authorities said. Three of the people presumed dead were believed to be children.
Thanksgiving Travel: Stormy Weather Dampens the Turkey Day Pilgrimage
This year's Thanksgiving travel forecast: stormy weather!
Marijuana Found on Plane With no Pilot Aboard Near Houston
A plane with no pilots on board carrying an unspecified quantity of marijuana has landed at the Houston Executive Airport Monday night.
Another FAA Shutdown? Key Senator Warns of the Possibility
Chairman of the Senate's Science and Transportation Committee, Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), warned that if the government does not pass the FAA bill soon, another shut down is possible.
Who's Really Flying Your Plane?
After Continental Flight 3407 (operated by Colgan Air) crashed in 2009, the U.S. government took a hard look at the aviation industry's regional carriers. But what has changed since then? The answer may surprise you.
Alex Torres, Hope Howell Skydiving Sex Video: No Violation of Rules, Says FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has found that a pilot involved in a skydiving sex stunt over Taft did not violate FAA regulations, agency spokesman Ian Gregor said in an email Friday
Alex Torres Skydiving Sex Stunt Will Go Unpunished: FAA [VIDEO]
Porn star/skydiving instructor was fired, but he didn't break any laws
Southwest flight diverted over unruly passenger
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Kansas City from Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas on Tuesday after a passenger became unruly, authorities and the airline said.
Missing Baby Lisa Sighting Reported in Kansas; No-Fly Zone Issued over Search Area: BREAKING
A witness spotted a baby matching Lisa Irwin's description with two women at a deli
FAA Investigating Alex Torres Skydiving Sex Video
An explicit video of a skydiving sex stunt has sparked an investigation by Federal Aviation Administration officials who say they are concerned that the pre-jump sex may have distracted the pilot while flying, ABC News reported.
Alex Torres' Midair Sex Tape: Couple Fired, Howell Says Chrouch Knew, ‘It was planned’ (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Alex Torres and Hope Howell - the couple who videotaped themselves having sex in midair and released it on the Internet have been fired from the skydiving company they worked for.
Alex Torres Skydiving Sex Video Removed by YouTube: Can You Still Watch it? [PHOTO]
An award-winning porn actor took his profession to new heights by shooting a sex video while skydiving with the receptionist of the company - Skydive Taft - where he moonlighted as a part-time instructor.
Apparently, the French-Canadian pornographic actor, aka Voodoo was only trying to get television host Howard Stern's attention.
Alex Torres and Hope Howell Skydiving Video Triggers Interest of Howard Stern
French-Canadian porn star, Alex Torres and Hope Howell have claimed that the video of the two of them having sex just before skydiving over Kern County, Calif. has attracted the interest of television show host Howard Stern.
Alex Torres, Hope Howell Fired From Jobs After Skydiving Sex Stunt
The recent having-sex-while-skydiving stunt that French-Canadian porn star Alex Torres and receptionist Hope Howell made a tape of has resulted in both being fired from their jobs, by the owner of Skydive Taft - David Chrouch.
Skydiving Sex Stunt Video Stuns,15 Crazy Things People Do Skydiving [VIDEOS]
French-Canadian porn star Alex Torres stunned the world after releasing a video of his skydiving sex stunt, having sex in midair with his receptionist after jumping out of a plane. If you think the sex stunt was ridiculous, here are 15 other crazy activities people engage in midair while skydiving.
Alex Torres' Skydiving Sex Stunt Instigates FAA Investigation
French-Canadian porn star Alex Torres' video of a skydiving sex stunt in California has provoked officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate the matter.
Alex Torres ‘Sexdiving’ Stunt Initiates FAA Probe
The Federal Aviation Administration stated that it is looking into a videotaped skydiving sex stunt for determining whether the pilot might have been distracted during the incident over Kern County.