Federal Aviation Administration News
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Controversy Marks Newsweek's Comeback
… the engineer had worked on missile systems for the U.S. Navy and Air Force, and was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration starting around 1999, but was laid off following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. "Somebody founded bitcoin …
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Judge Dismisses FAA Fine Against Small Drone User
… judge has dismissed the Federal Aviation Administration 's only fine against ..... law judge, said the FAA has no regulations governing ..... aircraft, or drone. FAA officials had no immediate ..... a commercial video. FAA officials have said …
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Agency-by-Agency Summary of Obama Budget
… growth in air travel in the coming decades. But airlines and other users of the system have complained ..... administration says the extra funding will provide the Federal Aviation Administration — which is part of the Department of Transportation …
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Bird Strike Leads Plane to Make Emergency Landing
An American Airlines flight returned ..... Worth International Airport for an emergency ..... on takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration reports American ..... Reagan National Airport in Washington ..... statement, the FAA said the return ..... FAA says American Airlines crews are inspecting …
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Boston-Area Planes Report Lasers, FAA Investigates
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating reports ..... of Boston and the Logan Airport , are looking into a report ..... Providence, R.I. The FAA pinpointed the coordinates ..... incidents are related. The FAA and Newton police did …
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Baby Sent Flying, Five Hurt When Plane Hit Turbulence… they suffered when a United Airlines flight hit severe turbulence ..... members, according to the Federal Aviation Administration . Dahlin said he’s never experienced ..... issues,” he said. United Airlines released a statement saying …
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FBI Aims Crackdown at Airplane Laser Pranks
… blinding a pilot during takeoffs and landings. The number of nationwide laser hits is climbing each year, the Federal Aviation Administration says, from 2,200 incidents in 2010 to 3,400 in 2012 to 3,900 in 2013, an all-time high. That …
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FAA Slaps Down Drone Beer Delivery Service to Ice Fishermen… mid-sized lakes, the Federal Aviation Administration called Lakemaid Beer ..... is "barley news," FAA spokesman Les Door joked ..... to comment on why the FAA shut down Lakemaid's ..... Door said. "The FAA 's prime directive …
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Beware Super Bowl Scams… agencies are speaking with one voice, warning consumers about Bowl-related scams. Everybody from the Federal Aviation Administration to the office of New Jersey's Attorney General has released fact sheets telling you to beware. And yet …
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Southwest Jet Makes 'Crazy' Landing at Wrong Airport… of Southwest Airlines flight 4013 was ..... at the wrong airport in Branson ..... Taney County Airport runway. Southwest ..... State, Wrong Airport "[It was ..... Dallas. The Federal Aviation Administration and National …
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5 Things to Know This Morning
… buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Southwest Jet Lands at Wrong Airport The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines jet carrying 124 passengers that landed at the wrong airport in Branson, Mo., Sunday, seven miles from its intended destination …
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Southwest Jet Lands at Wrong Airport
A Southwest Airlines jet carrying 124 passengers landed at the wrong airport in Branson, Mo., this ..... intended destination. The FAA is investigating what ..... land at Taney County airport rather than the Branson airport . No emergency was declared ..... according to both the FAA and Southwest, though …
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At Least 1 Dead in Aspen Airport Plane Crash… Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colo ..... arriving in Aspen. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allan Kenitzer ..... crash here at Aspen airport . Exploded into flames ..... wrote on Twitter. The airport was closed following …
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Plane Skids Off Runway at JFK Aiport in NYC… Kennedy International Airport today in New York ..... Runway for Jet The Federal Aviation Administration and the Port Authority ..... and landings at the airport so the runways could ..... were reopened at the airport . Travel Stories That …
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2013: A Year in Air Travel to Make You Go 'Whoa!'… Will-They-or-Won't-They-Merger When American Airlines and US Airways ..... worked out with some airport slots swapped and ..... in January, the Federal Aviation Administration told airlines to ..... July's Asiana Airlines crash landing in ..... and iPads): The FAA said yes to using ..... landings, and several airlines immediately jumped …
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Reports of UFO Sightings Across California… New Year's Eve. "No sound, no blinking lights, just this big illuminated form," said Terry Mauth. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said there were no reports of UFOs. "There was no unusual flight activity reported …
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The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, December 31, 2013
… and Jordan Mazza FAA APPROVES DRONE DELIVERY ..... John Parkinson: " FAA Approves Six 'Delivery ..... its way after the Federal Aviation Administration approved six test ..... operators chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration , research will …
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5 Things to Know This Morning… Jan. 1, 2014, after months of technical glitches and high-profile hiccups. 5. FAA Picks 6 States for Drone Testing The Federal Aviation Administration approved six test sites for operators to conduct "large scale" research and test flights …
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FAA Approves Six 'Delivery By Drone' Test Sites… on its way after the Federal Aviation Administration approved six test sites ..... country. Although the FAA authorized the first ..... borders and ports, FAA administrator Michael ..... today's move by the FAA creates a platform to ..... Griffiss International Airport , the North Dakota Department …
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Why You May Want to Think Twice About Using Your Cell Phone on a Plane… Seattle's Sea-Tac International Airport . "It's like an extension ..... high for passengers. Foreign airlines such as Virgin Atlantic have ..... system currently in use by many airlines . Using Gogo's app, voice ..... demand is not there yet. "The airlines know that passengers don't …
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In-Flight Emergencies: Doctors Stress, Medical Kits Inadequate… frustrating thing is the airlines never give you feedback ..... revive the teen. The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) only requires that the airlines report a death or a flight ..... who fly on commercial airlines annually worldwide …
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Twitter Users Have Some Thoughts on Amazon's Drone Delivery Idea… markchildress) December 2, 2013 ] /> Of course, Bezos admitted that the plan still needs approval by the Federal Aviation Administration , but he hopes to have that accomplished by 2015, he said. "I know this looks like science fiction …
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Chicago Seeks E-Cigarette Ban in Public Places… ban on e-smoking in the workplace, she said. Amtrak bans the use of the devices on trains, and the Federal Aviation Administration prohibits them on flights. Recommended: No Proof Electronic Cigarettes Combat Addiction E-cigarette …
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Jumbo Oops! Large Cargo Plane Mistakenly Lands at Tiny Airport… at the wrong Kansas airport Wednesday night, according to the Wichita Airport Authority. Atlas Air ..... Colonel James Jabara Airport at approximately 9 ..... span of 211 feet. The Federal Aviation Administration said it "investigates …
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FAA to Check Obese Pilots for Sleep Apnea… performance, according to the Federal Aviation Administration . FAA flight surgeon Fred Tilton ..... after two pilots aboard a Go Airlines flight between islands in ..... fell asleep and overshot the airport . The flight eventually landed …
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Flying With Kids: How to Turn Holy Terrors Into Little Angels… going to happen both at the airport and on the plane. Include ..... sure it's appropriate). Airport security: If you treat security ..... walking little ones around at the airport , but stick close to your gate ..... Thanks to a recent easing of FAA rules , you'll be able to ..... on an increasing number of airlines , though laptops must still …
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Southwest Air Passengers Still Rattled by Pilot's 'We're Going Down'… Passengers onboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Tampa to Raleigh ..... it to be all over." The FAA is now investigating the pilot's ..... received an email from Southwest Airlines after the flight explaining ..... airplane." The Southwest Airlines flight and its 96 passengers ..... Raleigh-Durham International Airport after the scare. Southwest …
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JetBlue and Delta Now Let Passengers Use Gadgets During Takeoff and Landing… landing. Following the FAA 's announcement on ..... whole flight, the two airlines have announced that ..... received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to proceed. "We have ..... very closely with the FAA to achieve this new …
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Fantasy Fees the Airlines Would Love to Charge… probably heard the latest: Airlines around the world are expected ..... costs) the pace of NextGen airport improvements is so lumbering ..... connecting or destination airport in the middle of a meteorological ..... the revenue dehancers that airlines will be looking to recoup ..... newly relaxed rules from the FAA . You can connect to your …
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FAA Will Allow You to Use Gadgets During Take Off and Landing… loudspeaker before airlines ' take offs and ..... Committee , today the Federal Aviation Administration announced that ..... announcing that airlines can safely expand ..... administrator of the FAA , said at a press ..... it seems. Airlines will now have …
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Controversial Ariz. Sheriff Now Wants to Use Drones to Patrol Border
… what this is for," Arpaio said. The sheriff said he's in the process of securing approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly the drones and is raising the money to fund two units, which cost over $5,000 apiece. The funding …
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Laser Strikes Plague Pilots, Imperil Flights… only at Portland International Airport , but across the country ..... following a national trend." Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) data shows that the number ..... hundreds of passengers," the FAA website notes. While the beams …
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4 Things to Know About Kids Flying Alone, Kids Flying With You… common sense. If you ask the airlines , many say 5-year-olds ..... picking him/her up. (The airlines will also require this when ..... contact numbers • Head to the airport early, and that goes for whoever is taking the child to the airport and whoever is picking him ..... this is not an airline or FAA rule. International travel …
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Yellen's Confirmation Prospects Look Bright, Though Questions Linger For Republicans
Janet Yellen, the first woman to be nominated to lead the Federal Reserve, is receiving early praise from Democrats and is likely to face a far smoother Senate confirmation than Lawrence Summers, the man who was widely seen as President Obama’s top choice to lead...
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Man Who Set Himself on Fire on National Mall Dies of Injuries… man to apparently self-immolate and the matter remains under active investigation. Nicole Didyk, an Federal Aviation Administration engineer who was running on the mall at the time of the incident, saw other runners using their shirts …