Senate passes FAA reauthorization after DCA slots fight
The Senate passed Thursday to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), passing approval ahead of a Friday deadline that could avert the program’s expiration and wrap up one of its final legislative priorities for the time being. Ta. Lawmakers voted 88-4 in favor of the bill, extending the FAA’s authority for five years after leaders […]
FAA investigating Boeing 787 Dreamliner inspections
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has flagged possible “misconduct” by some employees who may have falsely reported that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner underwent key tests during production. As a result, an investigation was launched. The FAA said in a statement that the company may not have completed necessary inspections in April to ensure proper […]
Boeing facing new probe by FAA after admitting it may not have completed 787 inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced an investigation into the Boeing Dreamliner after the plane maker announced that some employees committed “misconduct” by claiming some tests had been completed. announced that it had started. The FAA will investigate whether Boeing completed inspections to ensure proper adhesion and grounding of the wing-to-fuselage joints of certain […]
FAA Confirms Plane Crashes In Alaska With Two Onboard
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed on Tuesday that a plane crashed near Fairbanks, Alaska, according to ABC News. A Douglas C-54 aircraft carrying fuel crashed into the Tanana River in Fairbanks, Alaska, shortly after takeoff from Fairbanks International Airport on Tuesday morning. according to Go to ABC News. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. […]
FAA, United Airlines Launch Probe Over Video Showing Colorado Rockies Hitting Coach Inside Cockpit During Flight
United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating an incident in which the Colorado Rockies hitting coach was seen on video sitting in the cockpit during a charter flight on April 10, ESPN reports. . United and the FAA launched an investigation after a video surfaced on social media showing the Rockies punching […]
Near miss on DC airport runway spurs FAA investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday morning that it will investigate a near miss on the runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington, D.C., in which a plane nearly crashed into the runway during takeoff. did. Air traffic controllers directed the JetBlue flight to cross one of Southwest’s runways while it “began […]
FAA probing Boeing whistleblower’s alarming claims about 787, 777 jets
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating claims by a Boeing whistleblower that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in its production of 787s and 777s, an agency spokeswoman said. This was announced on Tuesday. Boeing engineer Sam Salepour identified technical issues affecting the jet’s structural integrity and claimed that Boeing took shortcuts to alleviate […]
FAA probes plane’s close call at LaGuardia Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what caused a Southwest Airlines flight to veer off course and have a frightening close call with LaGuardia Airport’s control tower last month. Southwest Airlines Flight 147, bound for New York from Nashville, was nearing landing at around 1 p.m. on March 23 when it veered off course due […]
7 hospitalized after Newark-bound flight experiences turbulence, FAA to investigate
Seven passengers were hospitalized Friday after a flight from Israel to Newark was hit by turbulence and high winds. United Flight 85 from Tel Aviv to Newark, New Jersey, was diverted to Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York, on Friday due to dangerous winds, officials said. Associated Press. This was announced by the […]
FAA to increase oversight of United Airlines after recent issues
United Airlines announced Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing its scrutiny of United Airlines following recent incidents, including a tire falling off a plane during takeoff. In a memo, Sasha Johnson, United’s vice president of corporate safety, told employees: “The safety-related events of the past few weeks have given us understandable pause […]