Federal Aviation Administration & Financial services
U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
FAA Announces $76 million in Airport Modernization Grants: The funding comes from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure ...
flyingmag.com/faa-announces-76-million-in-airport-modernization-grants/
Boeing needs "drastic cultural overhaul," analyst says: Boeing will once again reset its leadership in the wake of safety issues.
axios.com/2024/03/25/boeing-ceo-calhoun-culture-change
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Wall St slips as holiday-thinned week begins: The Dow and S&P 500 slipped on Monday, the first session after the biggest weekly percentage gains for the indexes ...
reuters.com/markets/us/futures-ease-start-holiday-shortened-week-2024-03-25/
To Buy a Bank, You Have to Be a Bank: Shelf charters, charter airlines, China quants, cat bond physicists and Evercore revenue attribution.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-13/to-buy-a-bank-you-have-to-be-a-bank
Opinion | FAA Inspectors Won’t Fix Boeing: The company should focus on getting its manufacturing right.
wsj.com/articles/faa-inspectors-wont-fix-boeing-federal-aviation-administration-airplane-parts-81669e0a
Biden-Harris Administration allocates $110 million for airport safety and efficiency improvements across the U.S.
aviation24.be/airports/biden-harris-administration-allocates-110-million-for-airport-safety-and-efficiency-improvements-across-the-u-s/
Virgin Galactic grounds space tourism flight after piece accidentally detached: Virgin Galactic has grounded their current space tourism flight ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/06/virgin-galactic-grounded-space-tourism-missing-part/
Polluting private jets could face a 400% fuel tax increase under new Biden proposal
euronews.com/green/2024/03/12/polluting-private-jets-could-face-a-400-fuel-tax-increase-under-new-biden-proposal
FAA Budget Proposal Includes 15% Increase, Higher Bizav Fuel Tax: Under the DOT budget request, FAA funding would total $21.8 billion, not counting another $5 ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/faa-budget-proposal-includes-15-increase-higher-bizav-fuel-tax
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The Daily Life of a Repair Station: A look at these businesses reveals the state of modern aircraft maintenance—from the individual owner to a global scale.
flyingmag.com/the-daily-life-of-a-repair-station/
POTUS plan to curb private jet ‘funding loophole’ will ‘harm’ business aviation: In his proposed budget for 2025, President Joe Biden set out plans to tackle a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/potus-joe-biden-budget-business-aviation-private-jet
Aviation's wheelers and dealers meet under shadow of MAX crisis: The financiers behind the world's airline industry are gathering for the first time since a ...
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Biden-Harris Administration Grants U.S. Airports $250 Million Funding: The latest funding announcement includes 153 grants in 37 states to modernize airport ...
forbes.com/sites/marisagarcia/2024/01/31/biden-harris-administration-grants-us-airports-250-million-funding/
K Street aims to break election year lull after strong 2023: Several K Street insiders told The Hill they expect federal lobbying to hold strong ahead of the ...
thehill.com/business/4427205-k-street-aims-to-break-election-year-lull-after-strong-2023/
Boeing: Aviation giant displays crisis management at Asia's top airshow: The airshow is Boeing's first major aviation event since a mid-air incident on an Alaska ...
bbc.com/news/business-68292714
Quick Glance: Boeing replaces 737 MAX program leader in restructuring
- In a strategic move, Boeing has replaced the leader of the 737 MAX program at its Renton plant and reorganized the leadership team of the Commercial Airplanes Division.
- These changes were communicated to employees this morning in a message from Stan Deal, the head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
- Following an incident involving a Renton-assembled MAX 9 where a fuselage panel blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, scrutiny on quality control at Boeing and its suppliers has intensified.
- Ed Clark, who previously served as the vice president of the MAX program and general manager of the Renton facility, will be departing the company and being succeeded by Katie Ringgold.
FAA awards 114 US airports share of nearly $1 billion to modernize terminals: As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law the FAA has awarded 114 airports part ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-us-airports-funding-grant-terminal
Boss of Nigeria's biggest bank dies in US helicopter crash: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said "a Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter crashed near ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/boss-of-nigeria-s-biggest-bank-dies-in-us-helicopter-crash-4521598
Rocket Report: US military still wants point-to-point; India’s big 2024 ambitions
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/rocket-report-us-military-still-wants-point-to-point-indias-big-2024-ambitions/
40 Boeing jets have been inspected so far, U.S. officials say - National | Globalnews.ca
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Virgin Galactic and the FAA are investigating a dropped pin on last spaceflight: "The FAA is overseeing the Virgin Galactic-led mishap investigation."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/virgin-galactic-reports-dropped-pin-on-its-last-flight-says-it-posed-no-safety-risk/
First plane using only sustainable fuel flies across Atlantic: A Virgin Atlantic plane powered using only sustainable fuel completed its flight from London to ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4332469-first-plane-using-only-sustainable-fuel-flies-across-atlantic/
Quick Glance: Flight Powered by Fat and Sugar Crosses Atlantic
- Virgin Atlantic tests sustainable fuel on London to New York flight
- Fuel made from waste fats and plant sugars emits 70% less carbon
- Experts see sustainable fuels as crucial for reducing aviation industry's carbon footprint
- Sustainable Aviation Fuels currently account for about 0.1% of airlines' fuel consumption
Still Falling: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-09/still-falling-the-bloomberg-close-americas-edition
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CNBC Daily Open: December jobs data is startlingly strong: Despite a hot headline number, December's jobs data isn't so drastic that rate hikes could be back on ...
cnbc.com/2024/01/08/stock-markets-december-jobs-data-is-startlingly-strong.html
FAA Reauthorization Extension Clears Senate: The U.S. Senate has passed legislation that will temporarily extend authorization and funding for FAA programs and ...
flyingmag.com/faa-reauthorization-extension-clears-senate/
OKC's airport is applying for $4.3 million in federal grant funding. Here's why.: City council members voted to allow a major OKC airport to submit grant ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2023/11/22/okc-will-rogers-world-airport-approved-to-apply-federal-grant-funding/71660893007/
SpaceX to the FAA: The industry needs you to move faster: Company officials say they fear the government cannot keep up with its flight-licensing ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/17/spacex-congress-licenses-faa-starship/
Cathie Wood sinks nearly $1 million into popular, surging tech stock: This company just received the first $1 million of a $142 million government contract.
thestreet.com/investing/stocks/cathie-wood-sinks-nearly-1-million-into-popular-surging-tech-stock
Biden’s FAA nominee pressed on staffing shortages with next shutdown fight looming
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4238601-bidens-faa-nominee-pressed-on-staffing-shortages-with-next-shutdown-fight-looming/
How Two Planes Nearly Collided in Austin, Almost Killing 131 People: Two planes were moments from colliding in Texas, a harrowing example of the country’s ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/11/business/air-traffic-control-austin-airport-fedex-southwest.html
Blue Origin New Shepard could ‘fly soon’ after FAA closes year-long investigation
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/28/blue-origin-new-shepard-could-fly-soon-after-faa-closes-year-long-investigation/
FAA issues alert to inspect some jet engines for unapproved parts: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert on Thursday warning that unapproved ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-issues-alert-inspect-some-jet-engines-unapproved-part-2023-09-21/
Ticker: Senate confirms new FAA chief; Visa profits grow on digital economy: The Senate voted 98-0 to approve President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/24/ticker-senate-confirms-new-faa-chief-visa-profits-grow-on-digital-economy/
Mach 0.85 with room for 19. $79M Gulfstream G700 pays visit to Cobb: Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace on Wednesday brought its biggest, baddest corporate jet ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/gulfstream-g700-stopped-for-visit-at-cobb-county-airport/ILO26VNVQ5HQVLJKHTY3NPONLE/
Several airlines suspend flights after attack on Israel: International carriers say they were waiting for safety conditions to improve
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-several-airlines-suspend-flights-after-attack-on-israel/
BREAKING: United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights due to a computer issue, according to the FAA. trib.al/8OXWDZY
Cathie Wood buys $3.8 million of surging, cheap tech stock: Ark Invest has been increasing its stake in this company recently.
thestreet.com/investing/stocks/cathie-wood-buys-3-8-million-worth-of-surging-cheap-tech-stock
Blue Origin Flights to ‘Soon’ Resume After FAA Closes Investigation: Jeff Bezos’ space tourism venture has been grounded since September 2022 but could fly again ...
flyingmag.com/blue-origin-flights-to-soon-resume-after-faa-closes-investigation/
Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet missing after 'mishap' over South Carolina: The U.S. military can't find a very advanced, very expensive fighter jet
theweek.com/defence/marine-corps-f-35-fighter-jet-missing-after-mishap-over-south-carolina
Officials investigate close call between business jet and Boeing 737 at San Diego airport
latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-13/officials-are-investigating-a-close-call-between-a-jet-and-boeing-737-in-at-the-san-diego
See the most popular private jet in the US, the $10 million Embraer Phenom 300: The Brazilian-made Embraer Phenom 300 has surpassed the best-selling Cessna ...
businessinsider.com/most-popular-private-jet-10-million-embraer-phenom-300-2023-9
Paid articlePaid American Airlines now able to overfly Kabul FIR at FL300 : Citing aircraft performance limitations, American Airlines requested FAA permission to overly Kabul ...
aerotime.aero/articles/aa-kabul-fir-exemption
FAA grants temporary lighting protection exemption for the Boeing 737 MAX 7: The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-737-max-7-lighting-exemption
Fake Jet Parts Fallout Spreads as FAA Warns Airlines About GE Engine: US aviation regulators warned airlines and other industry players that London-based AOG ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-21/faa-warns-airlines-on-unapproved-ge-engine-parts-sold-by-uk-firm
Federal agencies investigating near-miss between Southwest jet and private plane
theweek.com/travel/1025766/federal-agencies-investigating-near-miss-between-southwest-jet-and-private-plane
Elon Musk Urges US Senators to Establish Federal AI Department for Ensuring AI Safety
techtimes.com/articles/296326/20230913/elon-musk-urges-senators-establish-federal-ai-department-ensuring-safety.htm
Quick Glance: 'Overwhelming Consensus' for AI Regulation - Musk
- Attendees of the meeting included tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg from Meta and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
- The meeting with US lawmakers was held confidentially.
- The significance of artificial intelligence - both positive and negative - has garnered global interest from politicians.
- Musk aims to collaborate with the government to prevent this.
US FAA issues 30-day inspection mandate for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines: The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will require some users of Pratt & ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-issues-requirement-gtf-engine-inspections-address-high-pressure-turbine-disk-2023-08-18/
Boeing allegedly only defrauded investors after second 737 MAX crash: Boeing allegedly only defrauded investors after second 737 MAX crash
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-737-max-fraud-lawsuit
Flying taxi maker Archer settles Boeing Wisk lawsuits, shares jump: Air taxi maker Archer Aviation (ACHR.N) has reached an agreement with Boeing (BA ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-secures-215-million-investment-settles-rival-wisk-lawsuits-2023-08-10/
Biman Bangladesh Plans To Fly To New York… Eventually: Biman Bangladesh wants to start flying between Dhaka and New York using a Boeing 787 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/biman-bangladesh-new-york-flights/
Paid articlePaid After Boeing 737NG display unit blanking incidents, FAA is addressing the issue: After a Boeing 737’s Display Units blanked on approach on a runway in Alaska ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-nprm-737-blanking
Mach 0.85 with room for 19. $79M Gulfstream G700 pays visit to Cobb: Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace on Wednesday brought its biggest, baddest corporate jet ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/gulfstream-g700-stopped-for-visit-at-cobb-county-airport/ILO26VNVQ5HQVLJKHTY3NPONLE/
First delivery of Boeing 737 MAX 7 delayed to 2024 -US SEC filing: Boeing's (BA.N) first delivery of the 737 MAX 7 has been delayed to 2024 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/first-delivery-boeing-737-max-7-delayed-2024-filing-2023-07-26/
FAA will allow UPS delivery drones to travel greater distances: UPS Flight Forward can now operate its drones 'beyond the visual line of sight' of ...
popsci.com/technology/faa-ups-drones/
UPS Flight Forward, Phoenix Air approved for expanded drone operations: Phoenix Air Unmanned and UPS Flight Forward have gotten FAA approval for expanded drone ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/ups-flight-forward-phoenix-air-approved-for-expanded-drone-operations/VMUUGE5HNNBHRH4SJHOGMKHJQY/
FAA clears UPS delivery drones for longer-range flights: UPS Flight Forward, a UPS subsidiary focused on drone delivery, has been cleared by the FAA to deliver ...
theverge.com/2023/9/6/23861764/faa-ups-delivery-drones-amazon-prime-air
FAA issues urgent AD to address potential Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions: FAA directive warns that, if not addressed, iron inclusion on the GE90 engine ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-pad-ge90-777
FAA Addresses Boeing 777 Engine Issue Linked to 'Iron Inclusion' Defect
techtimes.com/articles/295910/20230904/faa-addresses-boeing-777-engine-issue-linked-iron-inclusion-defect.htm
Near-miss incidents are a wakeup call to the aviation industry: Air safety investigator Anthony Brickhouse said the fact that the near-crashes are so ...
businessinsider.com/near-miss-incidents-wakeup-call-to-the-aviation-industry-2023-2
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After Boeing Max crashes, U.S. regulators detail safety information that aircraft makers must disclose
pbs.org/newshour/politics/after-boeing-max-crashes-u-s-regulators-detail-safety-information-that-aircraft-makers-must-disclose
FAA issues urgent AD to address potential Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions: The FAA has issued an urgent AD to address potential Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-urgent-ad-777-fuel-tank
SkyDrive secures first eVTOL pre-order as it establishes new US home base in South Carolina
electrek.co/2023/07/20/skydrive-secures-first-evtol-pre-order-us-home-base-south-carolina/
Surge In Airplane Near-Collisions Sparks $121 Million FAA Plan: This multi-million-dollar push comes after a number of high-profile near misses.
forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/08/23/surge-in-airplane-near-collisions-sparks-121-million-faa-plan/
Dassault requests deviation from EASA for Falcon 6X certification: Dassault has successfully certified the Falcon 6X in both Europe and the United States ...
aerotime.aero/articles/dassault-easa-faa-certification
FAA warns of safety hazard from overheating engine housing on Boeing MAX jets during anti-icing
seattletimes.com/business/faa-warns-of-safety-hazard-from-overheating-engine-housing-on-boeing-max-jets-during-anti-icing/
American Airlines PAX claims pepper spray used deliberately on 737 MAX flight: An American Airlines passenger has claimed pepper spray was used on a flight ...
aerotime.aero/articles/american-airlines-faa-pepper-spray
United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 10 spotted with special livery promoting SAF: United Airlines’ newest 737 MAX 10 was spotted bearing a special livery dedicated to ...
aerotime.aero/articles/united-737max-10-saf-livery
FAA Posts Directive for Fixes to Pratt & Whitney (RTX) Engines on Airbus A320: US aviation regulators outlined inspections needed for potentially faulty parts on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-18/faa-posts-directive-for-fixes-to-pratt-engines-on-airbus-a320
Retro-liveried Condor Boeing 767-300 to be converted into a freighter in China: As an ex-Condor Boeing 767-300ER with a retro livery prepares to be converted ...
aerotime.aero/articles/retro-condor-767-converted-to-freighter
Near Miss Between Southwest Jet, Citation Under Investigation: FAA is investigating a near-miss incident between a Cessna Citation and a Southwest Airlines ...
flyingmag.com/near-miss-between-southwest-jet-citation-under-investigation/
The FAA says they are investigating after a Chicago resident found an aircraft emergency escape slide in his backyard. trib.al/IT6XUqw
Quick Glance: US Investigation: Lost Evacuation Slide on United Flight before Landing in Chicago
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the loss of an emergency evacuation slide on a United Airlines flight prior to its safe landing in Chicago.
- Maintenance workers discovered the slide was missing after the arrival of United Airlines Flight 12 from Zurich in Chicago.
- The slide was found in a neighborhood near O'Hare.
- United confirmed no injuries on the ground.
US federal agencies investigate close call between Southwest Boeing 737 and private jet at San Diego airport
aviation24.be/airlines/southwest-airlines/us-federal-agencies-investigate-close-call-between-southwest-boeing-737-and-private-jet-at-san-diego-airport/
House votes to speed approval of safety fixes to Boeing jets despite critics: A House amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act would allow airliners to continue ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/house-votes-to-speed-approval-of-safety-fixes-to-boeing-jets-despite-critics/
FAA grants US airline’s wishes and extends slot waiver at NYC airports: The FAA has extended a slot waiver at JFK, LGA, DCA, and EWR through October 28, 2023 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-extends-slot-waiver-oct23
FAA warns that running LEAP-1B’s anti-ice in dry air could result in failure: Under certain conditions, the Boeing 737 MAX’s CFM International LEAP-1B engine ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-leap-1b-ad
Newest US airline Northern Pacific readies for launch: video: America’s newest airline Northern Pacific Airways is taking the final steps to ensure that its new ...
aerotime.aero/articles/northern-pacific-airways-flight-proving-runs
Americans Want to Fly More Than Ever—and It’s a Crisis: Air travel is hell but suddenly Americans want as much as they can get. Here’s why that won’t happen.
thedailybeast.com/americans-want-to-fly-more-than-everand-its-a-crisis
FAA addresses Boeing 747-8 fuselage cracks caused by shimming errors: After Boeing found that some 747-8 were improperly shimmed, resulting in fuselage cracks ...
aerotime.aero/articles/faa-ad-b747-8-shimming
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