Two killed as small plane crashes into parked trucks near Fort Worth
Two people were killed on Sunday after a Beechcraft C90 King Air with tail number N291CC crashed into several parked tractor-trailers near Hicks Airfield,...
Nationwide flight delays mount as U.S. Government shutdown strains FAA staffing
Air travel across the United States faced a third consecutive day of widespread delays on Wednesday as the government shutdown continued to impact Federal...
FAA extends Newark flight limits until 2026 to ease delays and boost safety
The FAA will continue restricting arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026 to improve reliability amid lingering staffing and equipment...
FAA proposes $3.1 million fine against Boeing over safety violations
The FAA has proposed $3.1 million in penalties against Boeing for safety violations between September 2023 and February 2024, including issues tied to the...
India orders urgent fuel switch inspections on Boeing jets after deadly Air India crash
India's aviation regulator has ordered all domestic airlines to inspect fuel control switches on Boeing aircraft by July 21, following their suspected role in...
Denver air traffic controllers lose comms for 90 seconds amid ongoing FAA system struggles
Air traffic controllers in Denver lost communication with some aircraft for 90 seconds on Monday, forcing them to quickly switch to emergency backup frequencies,...
FAA launches major overhaul of ageing air traffic control system
New 3-year modernisation plan aims to improve safety, cut delaysThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a sweeping three-year plan to modernise the nation’s...
Trauma-induced leave by air traffic controllers behind major Newark Airport delays
A week of severe delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport has been traced to a traumatic incident in which air traffic controllers...
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...