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Dec 18, 2024, 7:03 PM
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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.Dec 18, 2024, 7:03 PM
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Nov 29, 2024, 2:07 PM
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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.Nov 29, 2024, 2:07 PM
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Jun 20, 2024, 11:14 PM
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FAA investigating after Southwest Airlines 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.Jun 20, 2024, 11:14 PM
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Mar 27, 2024, 1:03 PM
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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.Mar 27, 2024, 1:03 PM
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Jan 22, 2024, 12:08 AM
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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.Jan 22, 2024, 12:08 AM
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Jan 19, 2024, 12:59 PM
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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.Jan 19, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Nov 30, 2023, 2:48 PM
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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.Nov 30, 2023, 2:48 PM
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Oct 2, 2023, 5:22 PM
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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.Oct 2, 2023, 5:22 PM
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Jun 27, 2023, 2:04 PM
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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.Jun 27, 2023, 2:04 PM
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May 22, 2023, 12:00 PM
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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 MondayMay 22, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Mar 16, 2023, 5:40 PM
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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 informationMar 16, 2023, 5:40 PM
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Feb 15, 2023, 12:30 PM
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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.Feb 15, 2023, 12:30 PM
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Jan 20, 2023, 5:27 AM
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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.Jan 20, 2023, 5:27 AM
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Sep 1, 2022, 10:49 PM
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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.Sep 1, 2022, 10:49 PM
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Aug 10, 2022, 10:38 PM
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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.Aug 10, 2022, 10:38 PM
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Aug 2, 2022, 7:50 PM
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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.Aug 2, 2022, 7:50 PM
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May 12, 2022, 12:01 PM
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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.May 12, 2022, 12:01 PM
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Apr 20, 2022, 5:37 PM
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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.Apr 20, 2022, 5:37 PM
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Jul 16, 2021, 11:52 AM
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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.Jul 16, 2021, 11:52 AM
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Sep 28, 2019, 8:12 AM
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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.Sep 28, 2019, 8:12 AM
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Jun 11, 2018, 7:20 PM
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Federal Aviation Administration drone rules 'overly strict,' new report says
The agency should be "balancing risks with potential advantages," NASEM says.Jun 11, 2018, 7:20 PM
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Apr 20, 2018, 5:45 PM
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FAA orders emergency inspections of 352 engines following deadly Southwest incident
A passenger died Tuesday after an engine failure on a Boeing 737.Apr 20, 2018, 5:45 PM
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Sep 22, 2017, 6:23 PM
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FAA faces partial shutdown as authorization approaches expiration
A vote is scheduled for next week.Sep 22, 2017, 6:23 PM
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