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FAA adds $300,000 in new penalties againt American Airlines

Airline Industry

FAA adds $300,000 in new penalties againt American Airlines

DALLAS — Federal regulators have hit American Airlines with $300,000 in new penalties over maintenance issues.

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FAA to collect $787,500 from American Airlines

American Airlines Penalties

FAA to collect $787,500 from American Airlines

By Ozgur Tore

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to collect three proposed civil penalties totaling $787,500 from American Airlines for maintenance violations.

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FAA: Expect more flights crowding, smaller fare hikes

Airline Industry

FAA: Expect more flights crowding, smaller fare hikes

By Jon Hilkevitch

Passengers on U.S.

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Southwest jet returns to LA after engine trouble

Southwest Airlines

Southwest jet returns to LA after engine trouble

LOS ANGELES — A Southwest Airlines jetliner has made a safe return landing in Los Angeles after experiencing engine trouble after takeoff.

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FAA seeks data on pilots skipping sleep night before flight

Pilot FatigueTargeted By FAA

FAA seeks data on pilots skipping sleep night before flight

By John Hughes

U.S. airline regulators will seek data on how many pilots skip sleep the night before a flight, after a crash near Buffalo, New York, raised fatigue concerns.

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Federal regulators to hit American Eagle with additional fine

FAA Wants Additional Fine For American Eagle

Federal regulators to hit American Eagle with additional fine

Federal regulators are moving to hit a sister carrier of American Airlines with another penalty topping $2 million for safety violations.

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Claims of regional air safety progress questioned

Airline Industry

Claims of regional air safety progress questioned

By JOAN LOWY

A year after the fiery crash of a regional airliner killed 50 people near Buffalo, N.Y., regulators have missed their own deadlines for pilot-fatigue regulations for the smaller carriers and are still

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American Airlines may face multi-million dollar fine

FAA May Fine American Airlines

American Airlines may face multi-million dollar fine

The Federal Aviation Administration’s two-year investigation of safety problems at American Airlines could result in an eight-figure fine for the Dallas, Texas-based airline.

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Southwest is under FAA scrutiny again

Southwest Airlines

Southwest is under FAA scrutiny again

By DAVID KOENIG

Federal officials are investigating Southwest Airlines over the way it handled structural repairs on dozens of jets, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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Scovel: FAA failed to implement most of safety reforms

Airline Safety

Scovel: FAA failed to implement most of safety reforms

By JOAN LOWY

WASHINGTON - A year after a regional airliner crashed into a house near Buffalo, N.Y., killing 50 people, the government has failed to implement most of the safety reforms it promised in response to t

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FAA to fine American Eagle $2.5 Million

American Eagle

FAA to fine American Eagle $2.5 Million

By DAVID KOENIG

Federal regulators are proposing a penalty of nearly $2.5 million against a sister carrier of American Airlines for not making sure crews had accurate information about the weight of baggage on dozens

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American Airlines investigated by FAA after 3 rough landings

American Airlines

American Airlines investigated by FAA after 3 rough landings

By Adam Hochberg

Two weeks ago, American Airlines 737 skidded off a runway in Jamaica. The fuselage cracked, and dozens of passengers were injured. But that wasn't the only landing mishap American had last month.

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Controlled naps for pilots opposed by FAA

Pilots Fatigue

Controlled naps for pilots opposed by FAA

By John Hughes

U.S.

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Safety warnings on Boeing 777 ignored by FAA

Airline Industry

Safety warnings on Boeing 777 ignored by FAA

More than 130 Boeing jetliners whose engines face the risk of icing up in rare conditions can continue flying long transcontinental flights until early 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration announ

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FAA network glitch causes manual flight plan processing

Problem With Telecommunications Network

FAA network glitch causes manual flight plan processing

By Larry Dignan

The Federal Aviation Authority experienced a networking problem that started between 5:15 am and 5:30 am today and threatened to delay flights across the US.

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ALPA fumes over Northwest pilots' punishment

Air Line Pilots Association

ALPA fumes over Northwest pilots' punishment

By Andy Pasztor

The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to revoke the licenses of the pilots of the Northwest jetliner that lost radio contact with controllers last week threatens to disrupt voluntary safety r

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Wayward Northwest pilots licenses revoked

Northwest Airlines

Wayward Northwest pilots licenses revoked

By JOAN LOWY

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have revoked the licenses of the two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew past their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles last week.

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FAA probe of American Airlines expands

FAA Probe Expanded

FAA probe of American Airlines expands

The Federal Aviation Administration may be expanding its investigation into suspected structural problems found in a small portion of American Airlines jets, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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FAA wants United, US Airways fined $9.2 Million

Airlines To Be Fined By FAA

FAA wants United, US Airways fined $9.2 Million

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it proposed $9.2 million in civil penalties against United Airlines and US Airways for allegedly operating planes that weren't in compliance with the

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Former FAA administrator joins United Airlines' board of directors

Jane F. Garvey Jumps On Board

Former FAA administrator joins United Airlines' board of directors

By eTN Staff Writer

Former administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Jane F. Garvey, is joining the United Airlines (UAL) board of directors effective September 23.

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