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Published on January 24, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Halts Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control, Also Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process ...

WASHINGTON – The Jan. 5 Boeing 737-9 MAX incident must never happen again. Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing additional actions to ensure every aircraft is safe. The FAA today informed Boeing it will not grant any …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Ready for the Kickoff: What GA Pilots Need to Know about Super Bowl LVIII

Monday, January 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots flying near Las Vegas from Feb. 7-12, 2024, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be …

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Published on January 21, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Statement on Recommending Visual Inspections of Boeing 737-900ER Mid-Exit Door Plugs

Sunday, January 21, 2024 This information is preliminary and subject to change. As an added layer of safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending that operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

For the Safety of American Travelers the FAA Will Keep the Boeing 737-9 MAX Grounded Until Extensive Inspection and Maintenance is ...

Friday, January 12, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring Boeing to provide additional data before the agency approves an extensive and rigorous inspection and maintenance process for returning 737 MAX-9 aircraft to …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Increasing Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing

Friday, January 12, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — After taking decisive and immediate action to ground approximately 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX planes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced new and significant actions to immediately increase its …

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Published on December 28, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Closely Monitoring Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

Thursday, December 28, 2023 The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system. Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), …

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Published on December 20, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Santa, FAA Showcase Ways to Stay Off the Naughty List This Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 WASHINGTON – As Santa Claus gears up for his journey around the globe, he’s teaming up with the FAA by giving some tips on how you can stay away from his Naughty List and expect some presents under the tree. While Santa …

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Published on December 20, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Moves to Address Air Traffic Controller Fatigue

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 WASHINGTON — Continuing its work to improve aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tasked a panel of fatigue experts to identify new ways to address air traffic controller fatigue. The three-member panel …

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Published on December 19, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $66 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Airport Improvements Across the ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $66.2 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to airports in 23 states and Puerto Rico. The 66 projects are funded exclusively by non …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Ready for a Busy Holiday Travel Season

Thursday, December 14, 2023 WASHINGTON — This festive holiday season, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts most fliers will take off the Thursday before Christmas. Holiday traffic for the Christmas week will peak on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 with 48 …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Administrator Strengthens Safety Oversight Authority

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has directed the executive director of Air Traffic Safety Oversight (AOV) to directly report both to him, as well as to the Associate Administrator …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Who Work on Commercial Aircraft Outside ...

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to require certificated repair stations located outside the United States whose employees perform safety-sensitive maintenance functions on certain air carrier aircraft to …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker announced today that the agency has officially established the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The ARC will provide …

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Published on December 4, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign

Monday, December 4, 2023 WASHINGTON – If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. The FAA is launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to …

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Published on November 30, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Requiring 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

Thursday, November 30, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to extend the cockpit voice-recording requirement to 25 hours for all newly manufactured aircraft. The voice recorder captures all transmissions and sounds in …

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Published on November 17, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Takes Actions to Address Independent Safety Review Team’s Recommendations

Friday, November 17, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is taking immediate action to enhance air traffic controller training and safety reporting following the release of the National Airspace System Safety Review Team report. “ …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot Mental Health

Thursday, November 9, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health …

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Published on November 6, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Schedules Next Series of Runway Safety Meetings

Monday, November 6, 2023 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration continues to address runway safety risks with 16 runway safety meetings for the remainder of the year. These meetings are in addition to the 90 Runway Safety Action Team meetings …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Releases Unruly Passenger Halloween Meme to Get Ahead of Rate Increase

WASHINGTON — The scariest thing this Halloween is an unruly passenger. The FAA is releasing new memes as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce the rate of unruly passengers, which has ticked up in recent months. Today’s meme features a Halloween couples …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, Air Force Team Up on Advanced Air Mobility Efforts

Thursday, October 26, 2023 WASHINGTON— The FAA is partnering with the U.S. Air Force to help support the safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into the National Airspace System. Under an agreement signed during an Oct. 25 event at Duke Field …

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