Federal Aviation Administration Stories
Flight Attendants Union Fighting FAA Electronics Rule
The FAA ruled last year that small electronics may be used during all phases of flights. The flight attendants union wants to reverse that.
North Dakota Police Use Drone To Arrest Fleeing Drunk Driving Suspects [VIDEO]
A late-night drunk driving stop ended with drones buzzing over Grand Forks.
Chicago Airport Update: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled At O'Hare, Midway Airports After Fire
The FAA has determined that the equipment at the Air Traffic Control Center outside Chicago is too damaged to repair quickly.
FAA Says Pilots Can Use Surface Pro 3 In The Cockpit
The FAA’s nod to Surface Pro 3 is a boost for Microsoft. The company has all but lost the consumer tablet market to Apple.
Drones, Surveillance Technology Becoming 'Orwellian,' Says Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor
Americans need to be more protective of their right to privacy, Sotomayor said.
Ohio Plane Crash: 4 Killed As Plane Goes Down Shortly After Takeoff From Cuyahoga County Airport
The small plane reportedly crashed shortly after taking off from the Cuyahoga County Airport, located about 17 miles east of Cleveland.
Amazon To Test-Run Drone Deliveries In India First: Report
Amazon might be preparing to test its 'octocopter' Prime Air delivery drones in India in late October, The Economic Times reports.
FAA Restricts U.S. Operators From Flying Over Syria, Says Anti-Aircraft Weapons To Blame
The FAA issued a statement Monday night banning flights over Syria.
FAA Lifts Ferguson Flight Ban: Airspace Was Restricted Following Michael Brown Riots
The FAA briefly banned flights from flying over Ferguson, Missouri, after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
As US Bombs ISIS, FAA Bans Flights Over Iraq By All US Airlines
On the same day U.S. Navy jets bombed northern Iraq, the Federal Aviation Administration barred all U.S. airlines from flying over the entire country.
FAA Revokes Ban On US Flights To And From Israel's Largest Airport
The United States Federal Aviation Administration lifted a 36-hour ban on U.S. flights to and from Israel's Ben Gurion airport.
Delta Air Lines Cancels All Flights To Israel
Major U.S. airlines, including Delta and United, are suspending service to Israel amid fears of missile strikes and safety concerns.
Arizona Plane Crashes Kill 6 People
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transport Safety Board will investigate both crashes.
Before MH17, FAA Banned US Air Carriers From Part Of Ukraine Airspace
The Federal Aviation Authority barred U.S. pilots from flying over Crimea, after armed conflict broke out in the Ukrainian region.
Amazon Asks FAA For Permission to Test Drone Delivery On Its Home Turf In Seattle
The Internet retail giant outlined the state of the program and asked regulators to give it an exemption to drone-testing rules in a letter published at Regulations.gov. The rules restrict flights to six official staging areas in the United States, according to NBC News.
Malaysia Flight MH370 Tragedy Has Forced FAA Regulation Debate But Live Streaming And Ejectable Black Boxes Not Part Of Future
In the two months since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was lost, the FAA has considered a wide range of technological advances.
Body Of Third Victim Found After Virginia Hot-Air Balloon Crash
Tragedy strikes University of Richmond as two respected sports figures perish in accident.
Drunk Drones: Minnesota Brewery Makes World's First Beer Delivery With Unmanned Aircraft [VIDEO]
A video shows an unmanned aircraft successfully delivering a 12-pack of Lakemade Winter Lager to local residents.
When Is A Drone A Model Aircraft? Clash Between Two Government Agencies Hinges On Answer To That Question
Drones will not be used to deliver pizza, but current regulations are lacking as to how they can be used.
Pakistan’s Bhoja Air Crash Blamed On Poor Crew Training, But Is Indian Air Safety Even Worse?
Bhoja’s operations were suspended by the government shortly after the crash.
US Lowers India’s Aviation Safety Ranking For Failing To Meet ICAO Standards; Indian Carriers Cannot Increase Flights To US And Will Be Subject To Greater Scrutiny
Indian carriers will not be allowed to add flights to the U.S., and additional checks will be imposed on existing flights.
Here's What The Future Of Insect And Nano Drones Looks Like [VIDEO]
You don't hear as much about them as conventional military drones, but nano drones are the most popular UAVs in America.
Drones In American Airspace: The FAA Selects Six Operators To Test Viability Of Allowing Drones To Fly In America
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced six operators as it looks to allow drones in U.S. airspace by 2015.
American Aviation Infrastructure Crumbling Under Growing Passenger Numbers, Costing US Economy Tens Of Billions Every Year
American aviation infrastructure is grossly under-performing in 2013 and was rated in a recent report as "poor."
Amazon's Prime Air Drone Plan Faces FAA, Senate Scrutiny
Amazon's Prime Air sounds amazing, but the drone-based delivery service is illegal under current law.
Amazon Working On Drone-Based Delivery Service: Aerial Vehicles Known As 'Octocopters' Expected To Deliver Packages In 30 Minutes
'Octocopters' could help Amazon crunch order delivery times, but the technology could take four to five years to materialize.
FCC May Allow Phone Calls On Flights, But Do Passengers Really Want That?
Critics of a new FCC proposal to allow in-flight calls say there's “no demand from passengers and no demand from airlines."
What FAA’s Eased Portable Electronic Device Rules Mean For Passengers
The FAA finally eased its strict rules on in-flight electronics, but what exactly does that mean for passengers and when will it happen?
Federal Aviation Authority To Allow Use Of Portable Electronic Devices During Takeoff, Landing
The new rules will allow passengers to watch video, play games and read e-books -- but airplane mode is strongly recommended.
FAA Panel Recommends Easing Electronic Device Rules On Flights: Here’s What Happens Next
If you hate the FAA’s pesky rules on the use of electronic devises during takeoff and landing, you may be in luck.