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March 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
FAA to install new tech to improve runway safety
The Runway Incursion Device gives air traffic controllers audio and visual alerts to indicate the availability of a runway and is expected to be installed in 70 additional airports by the end of the year.
March 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
March 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
FAA investigates false collision alerts at Reagan National Airport
An investigation is underway after several flight crews preparing to land at the airport over the weekend received false warnings that they were on a collision course with another aircraft.
March 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
1 month ago
Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.
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Family of DC plane crash victim files claim against FAA, Army for $250 million
The family of a passenger who died in the midair collision near Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29 filed legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Army.
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2 months ago
Trump administration says mysterious drone flights had FAA authorization
The White House said the mystery drone sightings around New Jersey, which left many residents and lawmakers on edge since November, were authorized “for research and various other reasons.”
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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship explosion
The rocket -- made by the Elon Musk-led company -- broke apart during a test flight from Texas on Thursday. Pieces of debris streaked across the sky, forcing flight delays and diversions from Florida.
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FAA expands temporary drone ban to include parts of New York
The supermodel was vacationing in Thailand when a tsunami struck in 2004, killing nearly 230,000 people. Nemcova tells ABC News' Diane Sawyer about how the kindness of strangers helped her survive.
3 months ago
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FAA imposes drone bans over parts of NJ, NY
After weeks of reported sightings, the FAA is taking the unprecedented move of shutting down airspace to drones over parts of New Jersey and New York due to “special security concerns.”
3 months ago
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Laser strikes up in New Jersey: FAA
The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
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Reports of laser strikes on pilots up 269% in New Jersey over last year: FAA
The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
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4 months ago
FAA reports record number of flights for Thanksgiving so far
Airlines are seeing record travel numbers for Thanksgiving this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
4 months ago
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FAA staffing shortages may cause holiday flight delays
The Federal Aviation Administration cautioned that flight delays are likely during Thanksgiving week because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, particularly in New York City.
4 months ago
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FAA warns of flight delays as millions take to the skies
More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, but the FAA is warning that it may have to slow air traffic in the Northeast due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
4 months ago
4 months ago
FAA prohibits US airlines from operating flights to Haiti
The Federal Aviation Administration has banned U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days. This decision comes 24 hours after a Spirit Airlines jet with Americans on board was struck by gunfire.
4 months ago
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FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
The Federal Aviation Administration has banned U.S. flights to Haiti for 30 days in the wake of Monday's gunfire incidents, according to a Notice to Air Mission issued Tuesday.
4 months ago
4 months ago
FAA considers banning US flights to Haiti after gunfire incidents
Multiple officials say the agency is urgently considering a ban and that a decision is expected today. ABC News' Sam Sweeney reports.
4 months ago
5 months ago
FAA investigates close call in the sky
A single engine Cessna and an American Airlines passenger jet came within 400 feet of each other at Austin Airport.
5 months ago
5 months ago
FAA investigating previously unreported mid-air close call in Texas
The FAA is investigating a near-miss incident in Austin, Texas, where an American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 came within about 350 feet of each other near the airport on Wednesday morning.
5 months ago
8 months ago
FAA investigating close call between 2 planes in New York
The FAA is investigating after two passenger planes came close to each other over Syracuse, New York. A police dashcam captured the moment.
8 months ago
9 months ago
FAA investigating Southwest Airlines flight taking off from a closed runway in Maine
The plane flying to Baltimore departed from a temporarily closed runway in Maine earlier this week. An airport vehicle was on that same runway just before the plane started its roll.
9 months ago
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FAA investigating after plane descended dangerously low on airport approach
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a plane descended to a dangerously low altitude as it made its approach to the Oklahoma City Airport.
9 months ago
9 months ago
FAA investigating an incident on a Southwest Airlines flight
The FAA is investigating another incident concerning a Southwest Airlines flight. The plane dropped to roughly 525 feet as it approached Oklahoma City.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Small plane crashed in a river near Boston, prompting investigations by the FAA, NTSB
The pilot, who was the only person onboard, was found dead. Rescue crews used a boat to reach the plane, which overturned in the water.
9 months ago
10 months ago
3 injured after hot air balloon strikes power lines: FAA
Three people were seriously injured when their hot air balloon struck power lines and caught on fire before crashing into a field in Indiana, authorities said.
10 months ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up its oversight of United Airlines after a string of incidents.
1 year ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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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."
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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'Softball size hole' found above Boeing cargo plane engine after emergency landing
Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after departing from Miami International Airport.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
NTSB and FAA investigate plane crash in Plano, Texas
The 87-year-old pilot was killed when the plane slammed into a shopping center.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
FAA, NTSB investigating Utah plane crash that killed North Dakota senator
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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
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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2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Thousands of flights canceled, United CEO partially blames FAA again
Airlines have canceled more than 5,400 flights since Saturday in the U.S.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
ABC News exclusive: FAA giving airports more than $100M to prevent runway incursions
More than $100 million will go to airports across the country to reduce potential runway incursions, the FAA said Monday
2 years ago
2 years ago
FAA flags growing number of bird strike attacks
Four bird strikes involving passenger jets have taken place in the last 24 hours in Texas.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
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After close calls, FAA to consider requiring airplane black boxes to record 25 hours
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Acting head of FAA set to testify before Congress
He will address the recent string of recent near-misses on runways.
2 years ago