FAA furloughs and sequestration
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FAA approval paves the way for Dreamliner to start flying again
EVERETT, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration today cleared Boeing to make fixes to the battery system of the 787 Dreamliner.
After paying user fees for air traffic control services, passengers being slammed by FAA
Despite paying more in taxes to fund the FAA’s air traffic control system than most consumers pay for sin taxes, the FAA has cut back passenger-facing operational funding that will result in ...
Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS business jets
SAINT-CLOUD, France - The FAA has certificated two newest members of the Falcon family of business jets, the Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FAA orders safety review
If you knew a particular aircraft style in the past four months had a fire, an oil leak, engine cracks, a fuel leak, and a damaged cockpit window, how would you feel about boarding this type of ...
Federal Aviation Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauded the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Michael P.
US Airline Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - US government auditors will review a program that allows airlines to avoid penalties for safety problems by self-disclosing them to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Boeing 747-8 on track for delivery in early 2012
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
FAA combines oversight of United and Continental
CHICAGO, Ill. - United Continental Holdings, Inc.
“Automation addiction" resulting in weaker flying skills
A draft study found pilots can “abdicate too much responsibility to automated systems” resulting in significantly weaker flying skills.
Air Transport Association of America
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing received certification for the all-new 787 Dreamliner from the U.S.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter
SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing received U.S.
FAA Flight Deck Training Program
Washington - All day, almost every day, air traffic controller Chris Boughn talks to pilots.
Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey
ARLINGTON, Va. - The ongoing FAA shutdown is having a broad and deep negative impact on aviation and our economy.
FAA Furloughs
WASHINGTON - Today, approximately 4,000 employees at the FAA represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), National Air Traffic Controllers Association ...
FAA Reauthorization Pending
SCOTTSDALE, Arizon - The Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA) alerted members that certain US ticket taxes would not apply for tickets issued on or after July 23, 2011 or for tickets issued ...
Air traffic control turns 75
It's summer and vacation planning is in full swing. While dreaming of sun and sand or mountains and lakes, many travelers forget that flying carries some uncertainties.
Hawaiian Airlines: Associated Press Report Wrong
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Commenting on a news story published about aircraft maintenance provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Hawaiian Airlines said today that the maintenance work performed on its ...
Barbados Aviation Fails To Impress FAA
According to FAA regulators, a new Caribbean discount airline based in Barbados will have to put their plans for US service on hold.
Federal Aviation Administration's secret directive
WASHINGTON - American carriers have over the past three weeks removed or disabled bathroom oxygen generators on 6,000 jetliners and other aircraft over security concerns, officials said on ...
FAA reauthorization
WASHINGTON - The chief executive of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S.
Baltia Air Lines
NEW YORK - Baltia Air Lines' President, Igor Dmitrowsky, stated today, "Significant progress has been made in the FAA Air Carrier Certification document process and that Baltia is anticipating a ...
FAA Flightcrew Member Duty and Rest Requirements Notice
WASHINGTON - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade association for the leading U.S.
USDA-FAA partnership on aviation biofuels
CHICAGO - Boeing Vice President, Environment and Aviation Policy, Billy M Glover, issued the following statement in the wake of today's announcement by the U.S.
Creating Jobs In Aviation
LABELLE and CLEWISTON, Florida - AirGlades Airport, a general aviation reliever airport, is located 7 miles west of Clewiston, Florida, and enjoys a strategic location along US Highway 27 and ...
Aviation News
After a regional airliner crashed in western New York a year and a half ago, killing 50 people, the Obama administration promised swift action to prevent similar tragedies.
$24.2 million fine for AA
By John Crawley
The U.S. government on Thursday proposed to fine American Airlines $24.2 million for alleged maintenance violations that led to thousands of flight cancellations two years ago.
FAA grants Nigeria “category one status”
By James Butty
The director of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says his country is delighted by the U.S. decision to grant Nigerian airlines permission to fly directly to the United States.
