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U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is finalizing new rules ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-mandate-use-safety-tool-by-charter-airlines-manufacturers-2024-04-22/
Now hiring: Air traffic controllers: Wannabe air traffic controllers don't need a degree.
axios.com/2024/04/18/faa-air-traffic-controllers-hiring
New whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner : A Boeing engineer says he was retaliated against after alleging sections of the fuselage on the ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/04/09/boeing-whistleblower-787-dreamliner-fuselages/
Student Loan Cancellation Could Be Banned in New Bill: Borrowers who undertook aviation-related programs could be barred from student loan forgiveness under a ...
newsweek.com/student-loan-cancellation-banned-new-bill-1887298
Biden wants to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers in 2025: The Biden administration said Monday it is seeking funding from Congress to hire another 2 ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-wants-hire-2000-air-traffic-controllers-2025-2024-03-11/
Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and manufacturing quality
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/boeing-90-days-faa-come-plan-improve-safety-manufacturing-quality-rcna141168
Quick Glance: FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Fix Quality Control Issues
- Boeing has 90 days to address quality control issues, according to the FAA.
- The Federal Aviation Administration demands real and profound improvements from Boeing.
- Critics say the issues at Boeing run deeper than just missing bolts.
- Boeing has pledged to slow down and enhance quality.
ALPA, Industry Say Pilot Supply Is Stable: The U.S. pilot supply is stable with more than11,000 pilots certified in the past 12 months ...
flyingmag.com/alpa-industry-say-pilot-supply-is-stable/
Hot air balloon crashes into power lines near Minnesota highway, basket and 3 passengers fall
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/21/hot-air-balloon-crash-minnesota/73050722007/
What Has Happened to Boeing Since the 737 Max Crashes: A brief look at what has happened to Boeing since the deadly 2018 and 2019 crashes and the recent Alaska ...
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/what-has-happened-to-boeing-since-the-737-max-crashes/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says
npr.org/2024/03/06/1236277058/boeing-737-max-9-alaska-airlines-door-plug-removed-ntsb-commerce-cantwell-cruz
Quick Glance: Boeing withholding crucial details on Alaska 737 Max 9 door plug
- The NTSB states that Boeing is withholding vital information to clarify the incident involving a door plug on an Alaska 737 Max 9.
- Boeing has not disclosed who is responsible for improperly attaching the door plug near Seattle.
- The NTSB is unable to determine who opened and closed the door plug, despite requesting documentation from Boeing.
- Boeing has suggested that there may be no records of the door plug removal, raising concerns about quality control.
Private Jet Club AeroVanti Faces $40 Million in Lawsuits: AeroVanti vowed to shake up private aviation with way-below-market rates, but it kept canceling the ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-06/private-jet-club-aerovanti-faces-40-million-in-lawsuits
Impact Column: Just Forget Safety Management System | Aviation Week Network: Don’t get hung up on the term "system."
aviationweek.com/business-aviation/safety-ops-regulation/impact-column-just-forget-safety-management-system
Record number of incidents in the US involving lasers pointed at aircraft
brusselstimes.com/belgium/903929/record-number-of-incidents-in-the-us-involving-lasers-pointed-at-aircraft
HELP WANTED: On the FAA’s website, the agency claims that people with "severe" mental and physical disabilities are the most under-represented ... Show more
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Singapore air show kicks off amid travel rebound, supply constraints: Singapore on Tuesday kicked off Asia's biggest air show - the first in six years unaffected ...
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Watchdog: FAA Staffing Struggles Could Hinder Human Spaceflight: Staffing problems within the FAA's commercial space office risk slowing down industry ...
flyingmag.com/watchdog-faa-staffing-struggles-could-hinder-human-spaceflight/
White House Reviewing FAA Safety Rule Affecting Over 2,600 Companies: An FAA rule affecting smaller operators that has received significant pushback due to cost ...
flyingmag.com/white-house-reviewing-faa-safety-rule-affecting-over-2600-companies/
Passenger traffic at Love Field is surging. it's time for airport upgrades: Passenger traffic at Love Field Airport is surging at the airport isn't keeping ...
dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2024/01/29/passenger-traffic-at-love-field-is-surging-its-time-for-airport-upgrades/
Bombardier, WSU Tech Collaborate to Launch A&P Apprenticeship Program: Bombardier has developed an apprenticeship program for aircraft mechanics in partnership ...
flyingmag.com/bombardier-wsu-tech-collaborate-to-launch-ap-apprenticeship-program/
A Look at the Panel That Ripped Open an Alaska Airlines Jet: A diagram of the door plug shows the locations of critical bolts that federal investigators said may ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/01/09/business/boeing-737-max-bolts.html
Quick Glance: FAA Continues Boeing 737 MAX 9 Grounding
- The Federal Aviation Administration announced the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9.
- Boeing's initial instructions for inspecting and repairing the door plug need revision.
- Every Boeing 737-9 Max with a plug door will remain grounded until FAA approval.
- Airlines reported defects in preliminary fleet inspections.
Critics who allege equity policies are making flying less safe are pointing fingers in the wrong direction
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-critics-alleging-equity-policies-are-making-flying-less-safe-are/
House Members Call on FAA to Address Mental Health in Aviation: The legislators emphasized the need to address the stigma surrounding mental health care for ...
flyingmag.com/house-members-call-on-faa-to-address-mental-health-in-aviation/
40 Boeing jets have been inspected so far, U.S. officials say - National | Globalnews.ca
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Während die Ermittlungen zum Verlust eines Ausstiegsstopfens während des Fluges am 5. Januar an einer 737-9 der Alaska Airlines weitergehen ... Show more
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Buttigieg warns bad weather may impact holiday travel: During a press conference at Reagan National Airport, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said ...
cnn.com/2023/12/19/business/holiday-travel-buttigieg-bad-weather-impact/
What's causing airline passengers to act so badly: experts: Stressful travel and changing social norms after the pandemic have shortened airline passengers' ...
businessinsider.com/unruly-plane-passengers-causes-airlines-experts-2023-12
HELP WANTED: FAA to hire workers with ‘severe intellectual’ disabilities: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to round out its staff with the ...
torontosun.com/news/world/help-wanted-faa-looking-to-hire-workers-with-severe-intellectual-disabilities
Top Senate Democrats demand airlines carry EpiPens on flights: A trio of top Senate Democrats is demanding that the federal government require airlines to carry ...
cnn.com/2023/12/12/travel/epipens-flights-faa-democrats/
50,000 pilots needed: What are the reasons for rising aviation jobs demand? : High cost of pilot training, retirements, rapid aviation recovery lead to flight ...
gulfnews.com/special-reports/50000-pilots-needed-what-are-the-reasons-for-rising-aviation-jobs-demand-1.1704983875339
High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY
seattletimes.com/business/high-fat-flight-is-first-jetliner-to-make-fossil-fuel-free-transatlantic-crossing-from-london-to-ny/
Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after plane suffers window blowout: The emergency landing of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner with a gaping hole in its ...
apnews.com/article/boeing-max-emergency-landing-alaska-airlines-79bc1ea98ee7fbc6edf46aff9319775b
Quick Glance: Boeing 737 Max 9s: Flights Disrupted for Safety Inspections
- The US aviation regulator ordered the grounding of 171 Boeing 737 Max 9s following a safety-related incident.
- Alaska Airlines anticipates flight disruptions until next week.
- United Airlines has taken 79 aircraft out of service.
- The required safety inspections would take approximately four to eight hours per aircraft.
Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listening
npr.org/2023/12/06/1217591486/pilots-mental-health-treatment-lose-license-ntsb-faa
Elon Musk says SpaceX will soon be ready for third flight of Starship: It took seven month for the FAA to issue a permit for a new test after the first one ended ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/22/spacex-starship-faa-test-license/
FAA looks to require black boxes record 25 hours of data: The move comes after a slew of close calls involving commercial flights.
abcnews.go.com/US/faa-require-black-boxes-record-25-hours-data/story
FAA Expands Warning to Airlines Over Forged Jet Parts Documents: Additional aircraft may be at risk of containing components sold by a London-based parts ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-20/faa-expands-warning-to-airlines-over-forged-jet-parts-documents
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Drone Delivery Firms Zipline, Wing Prepare to Ramp Up Service: Zipline announced a U.K. expansion. Wing picked up a key FAA approval. And both firms extended ...
flyingmag.com/drone-delivery-firms-zipline-wing-prepare-to-ramp-up-service/
Pilot dies after plane crash near Corona Airport: The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred shortly after the pilot took off from the airport ...
pressenterprise.com/2023/12/16/pilot-dies-after-airplane-crash-near-corona-airport/
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket Set for Return to Action Next Week: Billionaire ex-Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ space tourism venture could start up again soon after ...
flyingmag.com/blue-origins-new-shepard-rocket-set-for-return-to-action-next-week/
Electric air taxis to be available by 2025: The city of New York witnessed its first-ever electric air taxi flight last week, and it could become a commercial ...
noypigeeks.com/automotive/electric-air-taxis-release-date/
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