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"
Manufacturer
Airline
Elon Musk Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged FAA Contract Shift to Starlink
Campaign finance watchdog group CLC has filed a formal complaint, alleging Elon Musk may have influenced the FAA to ditch a Verizon contract and shift to Starlink.
Airport
FAA Agrees to Implement Helicopter Restrictions at Washington Airport
Following an urgent demand for action by the NTSB, USDOT Secretary Duffy has agreed to implement helicopter restrictions at Washington DCA.
Incident
FAA Grounds Florida Flights After SpaceX Starship Explosion
The FAA enacted temporary grounds stops on Florida airports and multiple flights diverted after SpaceX Starship exploded during test flight 8.
Airline
FAA Staff Reportedly Ordered to Find Funding For Elon Musk’s Starlink
The FAA has reportedly directed staff to find tens of millions of dollars to fund a SpaceX Starlink deal intended to enhance ATC services.
Manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage Engine Gains FAA Certification for A320neo Aircraft
The Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine has gained FAA type certification for Airbus A320neo family aircraft application.
Airline
Analysis
Trump Administration FAA Staff Cuts: A Recipe for Further Disaster?
The recent revelation of Trump administration FAA staff cuts is putting a beleaguered ATC system under further strain. Is this a recipe for further disaster?
Airline
Trump Began Firing FAA ATC Staff Just Weeks After Washington DC Crash
It has been revealed that the Trump administration began firing FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after the fatal Washington DC crash which killed 67 people.
Airline
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Team to Visit FAA Air Traffic Control Command Center
Elon Musk's SpaceX team will visit the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center in Virginia, according to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy.
Airline
FAA Adopts ‘Gulf of America’ on Charts, Reverses NOTAM Acronym
The FAA will make name changes to 'Gulf of America' on charts and data, and revert the NOTAM acronym back to 'Notice to Airmen' in line with Trump administration executive orders.