FAA Tackles Helicopter and Fixed-Wing Conflicts, Focusing on Las Vegas
The FAA review of airspace operations in the wake of the Washington DC collision has seen the focus shift to helicopter operations around Las Vegas (LAS).
Airline
Airline
FAA Advances the Rollout of its Upgraded NOTAM System
The FAA is set to roll out an updated Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system later this year, designed to deliver real time alerts on airspace changes.
General Aviation
Former FAA Contractor Admits to Acting as Iranian Agent in the U.S.
A former FAA contractor has pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of the Iranian government and sharing information about the US aviation sector.
Accident
FAA Issues Emergency Order to Ground New York Helicopter Charter After Fatal Crash
The FAA has taken decisive action by issuing an emergency order to ground New York Helicopter Charter Inc., amid serious safety concerns.
Airport
FAA Sends Stress Management Team to Reagan National After Fatal Crash and Assault Incident
The FAA will implement several measures to support air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport after a recent assault incident in the airport control tower.
General Aviation
Pulling a Swiftie: FAA’s New Rules Make Tracking Private Jets Harder
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rolled out significant rule changes that limit the public’s ability to track private jets.
Airline
United Airlines Gains FAA Approval for Starlink-Equipped Embraer 175
United Airlines has gained FAA approval for the installation of Starlink inflight connectivity on its Embraer 175 fleet, ahead of the planned May launch.
Airport
FAA Commences ‘Supercharged’ Air Traffic Controller Hiring Process
The FAA says it has referred more than 8,320 candidates to the aptitude exam in its new 'supercharged' air traffic controller hiring process.
Airline
Trump Nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator
President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Manufacturer
FAA to Mandate Further Boeing 787 Structural Inspection
The FAA will issue a new directive mandating inspections of the forward pressure bulkhead on Boeing 787 aircraft after reports of findings of "excessive gaps"