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April 19, 2024 at 8:38 PM
FAA investigating after it says a flight told to cross a runway where another was starting takeoff
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another flight was starting its takeoff
April 19, 2024 at 8:38 PM
April 5, 2024 at 2:19 AM
FAA probing close call between plane and air tower
The FAA is investigating after a Southwest flight veered off course and came extremely close to the control tower as it made its second attempt to land at LaGuardia Airport.
April 5, 2024 at 2:19 AM
1 month ago
Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA
A total solar eclipse set to deliver a stunning display in the sky on April 8 could be trouble for air travelers and pilots due to possible flight delays, the FAA said.
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FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up its oversight of United Airlines after a string of incidents.
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FAA uncovers safety concerns with Boeing: Report
The New York Times reported Boeing failed 33 of the 89 audits conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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FAA investigating Jet Blue collision at Boston airport
The wing of one JetBlue plane clipped the tail of another JetBlue plane while on the de-icing pad, officials said.
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FAA recommends Boeing door plugs inspections after Alaska Airlines incident
The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending carriers operating the Boeing 737-900ER model "visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure the door is properly secured."
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FAA recommends airlines inspect door plugs on another Boeing model
Weeks after a mid-cabin door plug fell off during the ascent of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, the FAA is recommending flight operators check another model.
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Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experiences engine failure, FAA investigating
Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after departing from Miami International Airport.
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FAA to increase oversight of Boeing production
The FAA is promising tighter oversight of Boeing production following the in-flight blowout of a door plug on that Alaska Airlines flight a week ago.
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FAA investigating Alaska Airlines plane after in-air incident
The FAA is grounding some 737 Max 9 Jets after a door plug blew out of a flight Friday night.
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FAA to reexamine rules on mental health treatment in aviation industry
Pilots, flight attendants and experts met during a summit to discuss challenges and barriers that aviation professionals face to receiving care for mental health issues.
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FAA looks to require black boxes record 25 hours of data
The U.S. will move to require new planes to be equipped with cockpit voice recorders to capture 25 hours of information.
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FAA looks to require black boxes record 25 hours of data
The U.S. will move to require new planes to be equipped with cockpit voice recorders to capture 25 hours of information.
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NTSB and FAA investigate plane crash in Plano, Texas
The 87-year-old pilot was killed when the plane slammed into a shopping center.
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FAA investigating dangerous close call between 2 passenger jets over Oregon
The dangerous close call in midair is now under investigation by the FAA after two passenger jets came within several hundred feet of each other.
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FAA, NTSB investigating Utah plane crash that killed North Dakota state senator and family
The single-engine Piper PA-23 crashed around 8:20 p.m. PT on Sunday shortly after taking off from Canyonlands Regional Airport, according to the FAA.
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FAA, NTSB investigating Utah plane crash that killed state senator
North Dakota state Sen. Doug Larsen and members of his family were killed in the crash.
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Buttigieg: Shutdown would hamper efforts to address air traffic controller shortage
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says a government shutdown would come at the "wrong moment" as the FAA works to train new controllers.
7 months ago
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As thousands of flights canceled, feud between United CEO and FAA spills out into public again
Airlines have canceled more than 5,400 flights since Saturday in the U.S.
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FAA investigating Minneapolis runway close call
The agency said an American Airlines flight was ordered to abort its landing, because a Delta plane was still on the runway.
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ABC News exclusive: FAA giving airports more than $100M to help prevent runway incursions
More than $100 million will go to airports across the country to reduce potential runway incursions, the FAA said Monday
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FAA flags growing number of bird strike attacks
Four bird strikes involving passenger jets have taken place in the last 24 hours in Texas.
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FAA issues warning to airlines in wake of close calls
The FAA is urging “continued vigilance” from all airline and airport employees on the heels of at least seven reported close calls at American airports.
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After close calls, FAA to consider requiring airplane black boxes to record 25 hours of data
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will work to require all cockpit voice recorders (CVRs), often called black boxes, to capture 25 hours of information
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Acting FAA chief testifies on safety, concerns about close calls
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Sam Sweeney break down testimony from Acting Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Billy Nolen, after high-profile close calls and unruly passengers.
1 year ago
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Acting head of FAA set to testify before Congress
He will address the recent string of recent near-misses on runways.
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FAA investigating another close call between jets
A Learjet took off without clearance from air traffic control in Boston just as a JetBlue flight was preparing to land on an intersecting runway.
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FAA investigating close call at Burbank Airport
Authorities say a Mesa Airlines flight had to break off its landing after an air traffic controller cleared a Sky West plane for takeoff on the same runway at the same time.
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FAA launches review after recent airline close calls
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Congress that the nation's aviation system can "absolutely" be better.
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FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent incidents
The hearing comes after several close calls involving U.S. jetliners.
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FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent problems
Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Billy Nolen faced the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday about recent aviation problems.
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FAA says 'unintentionally deleted files' led to NOTAM system outage
Last week's computer system outage appears to have been the result of "unintentionally deleted files," the FAA said Thursday.
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FAA investigating near collision at JFK Airport
A Delta airline pilot slammed the brakes as the jet sped down the runway after an American Airlines plane crossed its path.
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FAA meltdown
The agency is blaming a corrupt file for forcing the grounding of hundreds of domestic flights. ABC News’ Justin Finch has more on the fallout.
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Airports in chaos as computer glitch shuts flights down
The FAA ordered a temporary nationwide pause on all domestic departures following a computer failure that impacted flights around the country.
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FAA computer outage triggers nationwide travel nightmare
ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez and former pilot John Nance explain what sparked the FAA computer issue, why it failed and how passengers can get refunded.
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FAA investigating aborted Blue Origin launch
The FAA said it is looking into what caused a Blue Origin launch to trigger the capsule escape system a minute into the flight. No humans were aboard the rocket during the incident.
2 years ago
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FAA investigating after 2 planes have close call over Orlando Airport
The FAA is investigating after two planes had a close call over one of the busiest airports in the country.
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FAA gets more than 57,000 applicants for air traffic control jobs
The agency says it has received 57,956 applications for this year's 1,500 open air traffic controller positions, but some critics say the agency isn't hiring fast enough.
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FAA seeks feedback on airplane seat sizes
The FAA will then use the comments to create a new standard minimum for airplane seat sizes, it said.
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FAA asks for the public’s help deciding new minimum seat requirement
The federal government is asking for feedback as it gets ready to update its standards.
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FAA revokes certificates for pilots involved in failed Red Bull plane swap
The Federal Aviation Administration revoked pilot certificates for Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington after a Red Bull-sponsored plane swap and crash in Arizona.
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FAA makes 'zero tolerance' policy for unruly passengers permanent
While the mask mandate on public transportation has been lifted, the FAA's zero-tolerance policy against unruly passengers is here to stay.
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FAA issued ground stop for several West coast airports
The ground stop only lasted less than 15 minutes, but some said it could have been related to a reported missile launch by North Korea.
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FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 switches that could pose safety risk
FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 switches that could pose safety risk.
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NTSB speaks out after airplane engine failure
The agency's preliminary investigation from the incident shows evidence of metal fatigue, while the U.K. announces it will ban 777s with a Pratt and Whitney engine from flying into its airspace.
3 years ago
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FAA takes action after airplane's engine falls apart mid-flight
Passengers aboard United Flight 328 are speaking out after the terrifying incident aboard a Boeing 777 over the weekend, triggering an NTSB investigation and leading to more grounded planes.
3 years ago
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FAA issues emergency inspections of 737 planes
Boeing 737 aircrafts parked more than a week, including nearly 2,000 planes, will be inspected due to reports of engines shutting down.
4 years ago
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FAA conducting tests on airplane evacuations
The tests are looking into whether the amount of legroom on an airplane affects how quickly passengers can evacuate during an emergency.
5 years ago