FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed all U.S. airlines to certify that pilot hiring decisions are based solely on merit,… Read More »
FAA Halts Flights at El Paso Airport Over Security Concerns
The United States has temporarily halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, citing unspecified “special… Read More »
FAA Inspector Sues United Over Alleged Retaliation for Safety Report
A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector has filed an extraordinary lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier imposed a lifetime… Read More »
FAA Issues Temporary Certificates for Grounded SACI Aircraft
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has begun issuing temporary certificates of registration for aircraft previously registered through Southern Aircraft… Read More »
FAA Requires 25-Hour Cockpit Audio, Sparking Pilot Surveillance Debate
Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule mandating that cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) on newly manufactured aircraft retain at… Read More »
FAA Probes Laser Strike Near Charlotte Airport Involving US Airliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a reported laser strike involving a commercial aircraft near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, underscoring… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
FAA Caught Off Guard by Trump Threat to Decertify Bombardier Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration was reportedly caught off guard after President Donald J. Trump said he would “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft,… Read More »
FAA Staffing Shortage Forces Nashville Tower Closure
Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily closed the air traffic control tower at Nashville International Airport due to a staffing shortage,… Read More »
FAA to Mandate Drunk Passenger Prevention Policies by 2027
The Federal Aviation Administration will require small commercial aircraft operators to implement formal policies and training aimed at preventing intoxicated… Read More »
FAA Makes Post-Crash DC Airspace Safety Rules Permanent
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent a set of airspace safety rules introduced after last year’s deadly collision… Read More »
FAA Says Boeing Responsible for 737-7 and 737-10 Certification Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back against criticism over delays to the certification of the Boeing 737-7 and Boeing… Read More »
FAA Sets Plan for Boeing 737-10 Max Safety Upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a formal notice in the Federal Register outlining its implementation plan for mandated safety… Read More »
FAA Warns of Military Activity Over Latin American Pacific Airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a series of Notices to Airmen warning US operators of potentially hazardous conditions… Read More »
Valiair Acquires SACI After FAA Grounds Over 600 Trustee Aircraft
Wyoming-based aircraft trust Valiair has acquired UK-based Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee (SACI), following a regulatory action by the Federal… Read More »
FAA Orders PW1100G Engine Modifications After Fire Incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered mandatory modifications to Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines following several in-service engine fires, escalating… Read More »
FAA Draft Plan Maps Phased Shift to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a draft plan outlining how the U.S. general aviation fleet could transition from 100-octane… Read More »
FAA Grounds 800 Aircraft Over Invalid Registrations Linked to Trustee
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded roughly 800 aircraft worldwide after determining that their U.S. registrations are invalid, citing violations… Read More »
FAA Flags Boeing 737NG Stabilizer Freeplay Risk, Orders Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to mandate inspections of horizontal stabilizer components on Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG)… Read More »
Watchdog Flags Safety and ATC Modernization as FAA’s Top Risks
Aviation safety and air traffic control (ATC) modernization remain the most pressing management challenges facing the Federal Aviation Administration, according… Read More »
FAA Proposes $4.5B Radio Altimeter Upgrades to Counter 5G Risks
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a sweeping new rule that would require airlines to replace or upgrade nearly 60,000… Read More »
FAA: New Radio Altimeters to Cost US Airlines $4.5 Billion
US airlines and private aircraft operators face a combined USD 4.49 billion bill to upgrade radio altimeters under a proposed… Read More »
FAA Warning Cited Slackline Before Fatal Arizona Helicopter Crash
Federal aviation records show that pilots were warned about a temporary slackline stretched across a mountainous area of Arizona just… Read More »
FAA Proposes $15.7M Fine Against Aery Aviation for Safety Breaches
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a USD 15.7 million civil penalty against Aery Aviation, citing a pattern of unsafe… Read More »
FAA Finalizes A350 Software Mandate to Address Flight-Control Risk
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a new Airworthiness Directive requiring operators of all Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft to… Read More »
Boeing Seeks FAA Waiver to Extend 777F Sales Beyond 2027
Boeing has asked the United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to waive a fuel-efficiency regulation that… Read More »