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May 22, 2023, 4:01 PM

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
May 22, 2023, 4:01 PM
ABC News exclusive: FAA giving airports more than $100M to prevent runway incursions
1 month 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.
1 month ago
FAA flags growing number of bird strike attacks
2 months ago

FAA gives OK for SpaceX's Starship test flight from Texas

SpaceX has cleared the final hurdle for launching its new giant Starship from Texas as early as next week on a first test flight
2 months ago
2 months ago

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 months ago
FAA issues warning to airlines in wake of close calls
2 months ago

Vote on Biden's pick to run FAA delayed amid GOP opposition

The fate of President Joe Biden's pick to run the Federal Aviation Administration is in doubt
2 months ago
Vote on Biden's pick to run FAA delayed amid GOP opposition
2 months ago

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
2 months ago
After close calls, FAA to consider requiring airplane black boxes to record 25 hours
3 months 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.
3 months ago
Acting FAA chief testifies on safety, concerns about close calls
3 months ago

Acting head of FAA set to testify before Congress

He will address the recent string of recent near-misses on runways.
3 months ago
Acting head of FAA set to testify before Congress
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
FAA investigating another close call between jets
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
FAA investigating close call at Burbank Airport
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
FAA launches review after recent airline close calls
3 months ago

FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent incidents

The hearing comes after several close calls involving U.S. jetliners.
3 months ago
FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent incidents
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent problems
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
FAA says 'unintentionally deleted files' led to nationwide ground stop
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
FAA investigating near collision at JFK Airport
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
FAA meltdown
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Airports in chaos as computer glitch shuts flights down
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
FAA computer outage triggers nationwide travel nightmare
9 months ago

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.
9 months ago
FAA investigating aborted Blue Origin launch
9 months ago

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.
9 months ago
FAA investigating after 2 planes have close call
10 months ago

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.
10 months ago
FAA gets more than 57,000 applicants for air traffic control jobs
10 months ago

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.
10 months ago
FAA seeks feedback on airplane seat sizes
10 months ago

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.
10 months ago
FAA asks for the public’s help deciding new minimum seat requirement
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
FAA revokes certificates for pilots in failed Red Bull plane swap: 'Reckless'
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
FAA makes 'zero tolerance' policy for unruly passengers permanent
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
FAA issued ground stop for several West coast airports
2 years ago

FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 switches that could pose safety risk

FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 switches that could pose safety risk.
2 years ago
FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 switches that could pose safety risk
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
NTSB speaks out after airplane engine failure
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
FAA takes action after airplane's engine falls apart mid-flight
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
FAA issues emergency inspections of 737 planes
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
FAA conducting tests on airplane evacuations
4 years ago

FAA asks airlines to inspect Boeing 737 NG jets after cracks found in fuselage part

The FAA is instructing airlines to inspect Boeing 737 NG jetliners after Boeing told the agency it had discovered evidence of cracks in a fuselage part.
4 years ago
Cracks found in Boeing 737 jets fuselage part
5 years ago

FAA changes overnight shift policy after air traffic controller scare

The air traffic controller was alone in the Las Vegas tower as another controller took a break when she began slurring her words.
5 years ago
FAA changes overnight shift policy after air traffic controller scare
5 years ago

Federal Aviation Administration drone rules 'overly strict,' new report says

The agency should be "balancing risks with potential advantages," NASEM says.
5 years ago
Federal Aviation Administration drone rules 'overly strict,' new report says
5 years ago

FAA orders new inspections of fan blades after Southwest incident

The agency is giving airlines 20 days to complete the ultrasound checks.
5 years ago
FAA orders new inspections of fan blades after Southwest incident
5 years ago

FAA orders emergency inspections of 352 engines following deadly Southwest incident

A passenger died Tuesday after an engine failure on a Boeing 737.
5 years ago
FAA orders emergency inspections of 352 engines following deadly Southwest incident
6 years ago

FAA faces partial shutdown as authorization approaches expiration

A vote is scheduled for next week.
6 years ago
FAA faces partial shutdown as authorization approaches expiration