FAA proposes lavatory latch replacement on Boeing 737s after in-flight incident
The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 737 models after a passenger was trapped in a lavatory due to...
Elon Musk’s ultimatum to air traffic controllers: respond to email or resign
Elon Musk has issued a controversial directive affecting federal employees, including air traffic controllers, demanding they submit weekly accomplishment reports or face forced resignation....
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team to visit FAA Command Center amid air traffic control reform plans
Elon Musk’s government downsizing team, DOGE, will visit the FAA’s Air Traffic Control command center in Virginia on Monday as the Trump administration pushes...
Trump Administration fires nearly 300 FAA employees amid aviation safety concerns
The Trump administration has laid off nearly 300 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, despite recent warnings about understaffing. The firings come just weeks after...
FAA restricts helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after deadly midair collision
The FAA has indefinitely restricted most helicopter flights near Washington Reagan National Airport following a fatal midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet...
Lufthansa and SWISS fined for code-sharing violations in FAA-banned airspace
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $220,000 and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) $200,000 for operating flights with United Airlines' designator...
USDOT penalises Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways for violating FAA airspace prohibitions
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fined Ethiopian Airlines $425,000 and Etihad Airways $400,000 for operating flights in FAA-prohibited airspace while carrying U.S....
Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter receives FAA certification, expanding air cargo options
Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a significant milestone for the company’s passenger-to-freighter conversion programme.The E190F,...
NTSB warns over 40 foreign airlines about potential rudder safety issue on Boeing 737s
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent warnings to over 40 foreign airlines about potential rudder control issues on Boeing 737...
FAA grounds SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket after booster malfunction in Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after a malfunction during its return to Earth on Saturday. The issue...
FAA orders inspections of pilot seats on Boeing 787 planes following safety incidents
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections of pilot seats on Boeing 787 planes following a March 2024 incident where a LATAM...
Boeing faces intense scrutiny over 737-9 MAX door plug incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are intensifying their oversight of Boeing following a serious incident involving a...
Boeing begins certification flight trials for 777-9 with FAA
Boeing has initiated the certification flight testing of its long-delayed 777-9 aircraft, marking a significant milestone with U.S. aviation regulators onboard. This follows the...
FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737 for oxygen masks issues amid ongoing legal problems
US aviation regulators have mandated inspections for over 2,600 Boeing 737 aeroplanes due to potential issues with passenger oxygen masks. Operators must check the...
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to misleading FAA in 737 MAX evaluation, faces maximum fine after two deadly crashes
Boeing has reached an agreement in principle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. by misleading...
Airbus and Boeing might have used “fake” titanium
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating allegations that Boeing and Airbus used titanium in their planes with falsified authenticity documents. Spirit Aerosystems, a...
FAA and EASA commit to enhanced collaboration for future aviation challenges
On June 13, 2024, at the International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency...
Advancing aviation: FAA reauthorization highlights
The recent passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill marks a significant milestone in bolstering aviation safety, passenger protections, and infrastructure investment....
FAA opens new investigation into Boeing, this time for employee misconduct
The American aviation authority FAA has announced a new safety investigation into aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The investigation aims to determine whether employees may have...
FAA grants special flight authorisation to Boom Technology, Inc. for supersonic testing of XB-1 demonstrator
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boom Technology, Inc. a special flight authorisation to exceed Mach 1 speeds during flight testing of its...