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 […]
FAA boosts scrutiny of United Airlines after scary incidents on Boeing planes
United Airlines announced late Friday that U.S. safety regulators will increase scrutiny of the company following a series of recent safety incidents. Sasha Johnson, United’s vice president of corporate safety, said in a memo that employees will be working with United Airlines over the next few weeks “as we begin to review some of our […]
FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse
The Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers and pilots that a total solar eclipse in April could cause disruption to air traffic, especially at airports located in what is known as a total solar eclipse. The FAA on Thursday posted what it calls “special air traffic procedures” on its website listing airports with potential industry […]
FAA warns of air travel disruptions in path of April 8 eclipse
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned of disruptions to air travel before and after the total solar eclipse on April 8. This unique total solar eclipse will cause the moon to “completely” block the sun, making the sun’s outermost layer, the corona, visible to the naked eye, creating a total solar eclipse path for 13 […]
FAA chief calls out ‘issues around safety culture’ at Boeing
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker said after a recent visit to Boeing facilities that he found problems with the company’s safety culture, he expects the airline giant to get its act together. Stated. “There’s a problem with Boeing’s safety culture. Their priorities are focused on production, not safety or quality,” he told NBC […]
Boeing needs to focus on safety and quality after incidents, FAA chief says
Aviation attorney and pilot Sal Lagonier talks about the FAA’s quality control audit of Boeing amid concerns about aircraft safety. This was announced by the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerospace giant Boeing He said recent incidents require a renewed focus on ensuring aircraft safety and quality. FAA Administrator In an interview […]