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3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
6 months 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.
6 months ago
6 months 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.
6 months ago
6 months ago
FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up its oversight of United Airlines after a string of incidents.
6 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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."
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
9 months ago
'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.
9 months ago
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
10 months 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.
10 months ago
10 months 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.
10 months ago
10 months 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.
10 months ago
10 months 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.
10 months ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
1 year 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
1 year ago
1 year 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 year ago
2 years 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 years ago
2 years ago
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
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent incidents
The hearing comes after several close calls involving U.S. jetliners.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
FAA says 'unintentionally deleted files' led to nationwide ground stop
Last week's computer system outage appears to have been the result of "unintentionally deleted files," the FAA said Thursday.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
FAA investigating after 2 planes have close call
The FAA is investigating after two planes had a close call over one of the busiest airports in the country.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
FAA revokes certificates for pilots in failed Red Bull plane swap: 'Reckless'
The Federal Aviation Administration revoked pilot certificates for Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington after a Red Bull-sponsored plane swap and crash in Arizona.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
3 years 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.
3 years ago