Federal Aviation Administration Stories
U.S. Announces Official Recall For Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on Thursday, Sept. 15 for all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall: Samsung Blames Battery 'Production Error' For Phone's Problems
Samsung’s preliminary report to the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards cites production error for Galaxy Note 7 mishap.
What Should You Do With Your Galaxy Note 7? 5 Things You Need To Know About Your Recalled Samsung Smartphone
In light of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall, here are some helpful tips for existing owners as to what to do with their potentially dangerous smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Problems: Tech Giant Warns South Korean Customers Against Using Phone
The technology giant is planning on replacing the phones’ batteries in South Korea starting Sept. 19, after it confirmed 35 cases of its latest handsets catching fire.
Alaska Plane Crash: 5 Dead In Midair Collision Near Russian Mission, 1 Pilot Identified
According to reports, the crash occurred northwest of the village of Russian Mission, about 375 miles west of Anchorage.
Drone Flying Rules Take Effect: How To Get Pilot Certificate, Register UAS
Regulations for operating drones in U.S. airspace were announced by the Federal Aviation Administration in June and took effect Monday.
Texas Hot Air Balloon Crash: Pilot Had Been Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated In 2000, Report Says
Authorities are referring to the crash, which left 16 dead in Texas Saturday, as the worst such disaster in the U.S.
Amazon To Test Delivery Drones For Amazon Prime Air In UK
These tests, the first of their kind in the U.K., will help Amazon understand how drones can be used safely and reliably in the logistics industry.
Commercial Drone Rules: New FAA Norms To Be Announced This Week
The aviation authority is set to allow drones weighing roughly 50 pounds to fly at low altitudes, only in daylight and within sight of operators.
Skydiving Plane Crashes In Hawaii, 5 Declared Dead
The single-engine Cessna crashed during takeoff from Port Allen Airport in Hanapepe Monday morning.
FAA To Investigate Emergency Blimp Landing In Philadelphia Neighborhood
The aircraft landed in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood after experiencing engine trouble, authorities said.
JetBlue Pilot Allegedly Flying Drunk? Flew Two Flights Between New York And Orlando, Failed Alcohol Testing
A JetBlue pilot reportedly failed a breath test after his co-pilot said he was drinking an unknown beverage during flights.
Drones In America: 7 Million Unmanned Aircraft To Fly In US Skies By 2020, FAA Says
The Federal Aviation Administration said that the U.S. will have 2.5 million drones by the end of 2016, and the number will increase to seven million in four years.
Lufthansa Reports Near-Miss With Drone Over Los Angeles
No evasive action was taken by the crew, and the plane, Lufthansa Flight 456, reportedly made safe landing minutes later without further incident.
Sorry, UFO Hunters: Area 51 Just Banned Hobby Drones.
The U.S. Air Force patrols the secretive base with low flying military helicopters.
Southwest Airlines Settles FAA Lawsuit, To Pay $2.8M In Civil Penalties For Violating Safety Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration sued Southwest Airlines in November 2014 for violating safety regulations on 44 Boeing 737 planes.
Drone Registration Rules Unveiled: How To Register Your New UAV Free Before The February Deadline
The U.S., which receives about 100 reports per month from pilots who can see drones from the cockpit, will begin registering the aircraft Dec. 21.
Watch Amazon's Video Look At Its Drone Service, Amazon Prime Air
The video, hosted by British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson, shows a hypothetical transaction from a "not-too-distant future."
Aberdeen Military Blimp Update: Unmanned Aircraft On The Loose In Maryland, Pennsylvania
The 243-foot-long, helium-filled blimp became untethered from its mooring at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland shortly before noon Wednesday.
Small Plane Crashes Into Florida's Mobile Home Park, 3 Bodies Pulled From Wreckage; FAA Investigation Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the crash, which resulted in “an unknown number of victims.”
Drone Incidents On The Rise In United Kingdom: Report
As drones go mainstream, there’s been an uptick in police responding to drone-related incidents.
FAA May Use Radio Signals To Catch Drone Pilots Flying Near Airports
The agency also proposed a $1.9 million lawsuit against an aerial photography company.
Plane Crash Kills 5 In Southeast Georgia
The debris of the single-engine RV-10 aircraft was found scattered across a pine forest in Bacon County, southeastern Georgia.
New Jersey Plane Crash: Search Underway For Pilot After Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes Into Atlantic Ocean
Emergency officials were looking for the pilot on board the Mooney M20 aircraft that was headed to Atlantic City International Airport from Gaylord, Michigan.
British Airways Plane Fire Update: Runway 7L At Las Vegas Airport Reopens After Plane Fire That Left 14 People Injured
Passengers were evacuated from the London-bound British Airways jet, and flights to and from Las Vegas were briefly delayed.
2 Plane Crashes In Alabama And Michigan Kill 2 People
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the two incidents.
Indonesian Plane Crash Highlights Heinous Weekend In International Air Travel
Dozens of people died in several unrelated plane crashes in Indonesia, New Jersey, Virginia and Califronia.
FAA Unsure What Caused Glitch That Delayed Hundreds Of East Coast Flights Saturday, But Rules Out Hack
The FAA has resolved the computer glitch that caused delays of hundreds of flights in the U.S. Saturday, but the agency is unsure what caused it.
Flights Grounded Throughout US East Coast As Delta, American, Southwest Cope With Air Traffic Control Center Issue
An automation problem at an air traffic control center in Virginia was reportedly to blame for more than 440 flights that were delayed or canceled Saturday.
Four Dead In New York State Plane Crash In Adirondack Mountains
State police, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the cause.