The FAA Appears At A Senate Hearing Over NOTAM Meltdown
Acting Administrator Billy Nolen faced the Senate Commerce Committee led by Senator Maria Cantwell to probe last month's outage.
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Blade Air Mobility and BETA Perform First EVTOL Flight In New York
BETA's ALIA-250 aircraft has a noise profile of 1/10th the sound decibel level of conventional helicopters.
A Complex Matter: Multinational Certification Of Commercial Aircraft
While many bilateral treaties exist between jurisdictions, the OEMs must work around differences by certifying the aircraft globally.
Airlines Urge FAA To Extend 5G Retrofit Deadline To June 2024
Carriers won't have their fleets fitted in time for the current deadline.
The FAA's Next Big Challenge: Keeping Airspace Clear Amid Record Rocket Launches
In 2022, the FAA managed a record-breaking 92 space missions from the US airspace.
FAA Pushes For Warning Label On Lasers
After 9,500 reported laser stikes in 2022, the FAA are encouraging clear warning labels on products for consumers.
DOT To Face Questions From Congress Following NOTAM Meltdown
Congress will question the DOT this morning concerning various failures and problems that have occurred in recent months.
FAA Grounds Micronesian Asia Pacific Airlines Over Pilot Training Issue
The FAA has grounded a South Pacific cargo airline providing vital supplies to the region because of record-keeping issues.
What Does It Take For The FAA To Grant An Airworthiness Certificate?
An army of nearly 1,500 FAA engineers, scientists, test pilots, and inspectors provide aircraft certification services.
Investigation Launched Into Close Call Between Southwest Airlines & FedEx Planes
The two aircraft reportedly came within 100 ft of one another during the near miss.
Several US Airports Suspend Flights As Country Prepares To Shoot Down Chinese Balloon
Three airports on the East Coast have shut down temporarily.
Southwest Airlines Due To Testify About December Meltdown On Thursday
Southwest COO Andrew Watterson will face the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation following December's operational meltdown.
The Airline "Junk Fees" President Biden Is Keen To Abolish
A new bill proposed by the Biden-Harris administration could cut the hidden costs associated with air travel and tourism.
The FAA Warns Super Bowl Fans To Leave Their Drones At Home
Restrictions will cover the area surrounding the stadium on game day and parts of downtown Phoenix over the weekend.
FAA Adds Fuel-Saving Arrival Routes For 11 Airports
11 more airports join the roll call of airports with optimized profile descents.
FAA Implements Changes To Prevent Further NOTAM Meltdowns
The FAA has come up with guidelines to ensure that the NOTAM systems work without any glitches.
FAA Opens Regional Office In Mexico — What Does This Mean
Mexico remains downgraded in Category 2 status since May 2021. Could that change shortly?
How Tragic Events Have Shaped Aircraft Certification Requirements
The FAA design rulings incur hefty costs to the manufacturers.
What Have Been The Key Milestones In The Lifetime Of The FAA?
The FAA was formed 64 years ago and is in charge of air safety in the United States.
Virgin Atlantic Fined $1M For Delta Codeshares Flying Over Iraq
The airline violated the FAA's Iraq overflight ban on several occasions between September 2020 and 2021.