The families of 346 dead passengers urge the judge to reject the agreement. District Judge Reed O’Connor pressed Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to explain the terms of…
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FAA Issues Safety Alert for Boeing 737 Rudder Malfunctions
Investigation into a recent incident raises concerns about manufacturing process. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert this week, informing flight crews of a heightened risk…
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FAA Administrator Set to Testify Before Congress
House committee will investigate FAA’s role in “Boeing’s Broken Safety Culture.” Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker will testify before the House of Representatives Transportation Committee on…
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FAA Offers Grants for Baggage Handling System Upgrades
The funding comes from programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over 25 airports over $465 million in grants to replace or upgrade…
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NTSB Says Lax FAA Oversight Caused June 2022 Helicopter Crash
A pilot and five passengers were killed after a vintage “Huey” helicopter flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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FAA Requires Immediate Boeing Inspections After LATAM Flight Drop
The agency issues an Airworthiness Directive, sending inspectors to check certain planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it is requiring inspections of certain Boeing aircraft after…
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Transportation Secretary Reminds Airlines of Refund Obligations
He calls the lack of compliance with recent policy updates “unacceptable.” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEOs of America’s ten largest airlines, reiterating policy…
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NTSB Conducts Two-Day Boeing Investigative Hearing
First day held 10 hours of interviews with company leaders and witnesses. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted a two-day investigative hearing into Boeing this week, examining…
Read MoreTransportation Department Fines Emirates for Unauthorized Code-Share Flights
$1.8 million penalty levied for ongoing violations of safety rules on JetBlue-coded routes. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined Emirates Airlines $1.8 million for code-share violations…
Read MoreBoeing Faces Possible Criminal Fine from DOJ
In May, the department concluded the company was in violation of an agreement to avoid criminal charges. This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) received a letter from…
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