Federal Aviation Administration Stories
Lion Air Crash Mystery Continues, Details Emerge About Boeing 737 MAX History
The Boeing 737 MAX 8, one of the plane maker's new and advanced jets, had been temporarily grounded in 2017 over concerns about a manufacturing quality issue inside its new engines.
FAA Refuses To Regulate Airline Seating, Says Sequence Of Evacuation Is Key
“The time it takes passengers to get out of their seats, even if those seats are relatively narrow and close together, is less than the time it takes for the emergency exits to begin functioning,” FAA said.
JetBlue Pilot Mistakenly Sends Hijack Alarm After Communication Failure, Causes Security Scare
Five minutes after the crew lost contact with the control tower, one of the pilots mistakenly entered a hijack alert, causing the Port Authority Police Emergency Services to dispatch a team of armed security to board the plane.
UFO Sightings 2018: New Audio Claims 2 Pilots Saw Same Mysterious Object
Two airline pilots traveling over Arizona claimed they were passed by an unidentified flying object while flying at over 30,000 feet in the air.
Who Is John Dunkin? Trump Pushes Personal Pilot For Federal Aviation Administration
John Dunkin flew the president during his 2016 presidential campaign and has been interviewed for the top FAA position.
All 3 New York City-Area Airports Facing Operational Problems
The Federal Aviation Administration said there were no destination-specific delays reported.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Costa Mesa Freeway After Engine Failure
The man, said to be an "experienced pilot," flew the small plane under an overpass before hitting the ground without any damages or injuries.
Fuel Cap From United Airlines Plane Falls While Taking Off
A man had a narrow escape when the fuel cap smashed the hood of a moving Jeep Grand Cherokee, leaving a visible gash on the car's body.
WATCH: Police Dashboard Camera Catches Florida Plane Crashing On Road
The plane made an emergency crash landing on a local road in central Florida.
Navy Aircraft Crew Drew 'Unacceptable' Obscene Images In Skywriting
The Navy denounced the incident as "unacceptable" after some residents said they were offended by the imagery.
Supersonic Plane To Fly From San Francisco To Washington DC In 2.5 Hours
The Boom Supersonic boasts speeds two and a half times faster than an average plane.
Flying Taxis In US? Uber Teams Up With NASA For 2020 Goal
Uber plans to get flying taxis in the air by 2020 by partnering with NASA.
Despite New FAA Drone Restrictions, Proper Legislation Needed Urgently
FAA has passed a new order Thursday restricting the usage of drones around landmarks such as the statue of liberty.
Cramped Airline Seats Could Be A Death Trap
Small seats might be as dangerous as they are uncomfortable.
UN Wants All Drones Registered In Global Registry
Even though the Federal Aviation Administration failed to register drones in the U.S., the United Nations aviation agency has called for an even bigger endeavor to create a global registry of drones.
Here's How Much Plane Tickets Cost To Leave Florida Amid Hurricane Irma
IBT compared the prices from four major airlines.
Flight Diverted After 3 Are Injured During Bad Turbulence
A flight attendant and two passengers were transported to a local hospital to treat their injuries.
UK Rules Require Owners To Register Their Drones And Take Safety Tests
The U.K. government announced drone users will have to register their unmanned aircrafts and take safety tests.
Air Canada Flight Almost Landed On A Crowded Taxiway In SFO: Worst Airline Landing Mistakes
An Air Canada flight nearly landed on a taxiway, instead of landing on the designated runway. The taxiway had four other planes lined up.
FAA Announces It Will Refund Those Who Registered Their Drones
After losing at a D.C. court, the FAA announced it will refund those who paid a fee to register their drones. Here's how to get your money back.
Hot Air Balloon Lands In Gator-Infested Pond Near Disney World
A hot air balloon makes an emergency landing in an alligator-infested pond. "It was scary. Now we’re making fun of it, but it was serious," said a passenger.
FAA Drone Remote Identification System In The Works?
With commercial drones on the way, drones need to be managed better to ensure safety.
JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Laptop Battery Catches Fire
Passengers reported “smoke emitting from a carry-on bag holding a laptop computer.”
Riverside Plane Crash Latest: 1 Dead After Cessna 310 Hits Residential Neighborhood
The plane is registered to Hijazi Nouri of San Jose, according to FAA records. It was built in 1974.
Future Of Air Travel: NASA Has Supersonic, Silent Airplane In The Works To Speed Up Flying
The space agency is set to start testing its prototype inside a giant wind tunnel.
Is Donald Trump Safe? Mar-a-Lago Winter House May Not Be Secure Enough For President
Donald Trump's presence at his Mar-a-Lago club is raising concerns for the president’s life and the cost of securing him against threats due to several recent incidents.
Delta Systems Outage: About 170 Domestic Flights Canceled, Airline Issues Apology
About 170 Delta Air Lines domestic flights were canceled Sunday night after a systems outage. All systems were brought back to normal shortly after midnight Monday.
Drone Regulations: FAA Issues Largest Fine Ever To UAV Company For Illegal Flights
Chicago-based drone company SkyPan International will pay a $200,000 civil penalty to the Federal Aviation Administration for illegal flights conducted between 2012 and 2014.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Live Stream: Elon Musk’s Spaceflight Company To Resume Rocket Launches Months After September Blast
The company will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 satellites to low-Earth orbit for the communications company Iridium on Saturday. This will be SpaceX's first launch since Sept.1.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Update: Bad Weather Forces Company To Postpone Comeback Launch To Jan. 14
The launch, scheduled to take place Monday, was rescheduled to Jan. 14 due to a forecast of heavy winds and rains at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.