FAA Allocates Funding to Enhance Traffic Control Tower Operations

Investments will support safety upgrades and operations at regional airports in 17 states. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing $20 million to enhance 20 airport-owned airport traffic…

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Panel Recommends FAA Drop Therapy Disclosure Requirement for Pilots

Says requirement “leads to healthcare avoidance” for high-stress workers. A panel of experts recommended that the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) should drop the disclosure requirement for pilots and…

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FAA Conducts Investigation into United Airlines 4th Incident

The airline has had planes with separate programs including a hydraulic issue, an engine fire, and a tire falling off. The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating yet…

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Alaska Airlines Cooperates with DOJ Investigation

Flight crew members and passengers are being interviewed in the door panel incident from January. Alaska Airlines stated that it is “fully cooperating” with the Department of Justice…

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FAA Comments on Boeing Quality Control After Audit

The agency will release more details once the company has been given time to submit an action plan. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faulted flaws in Boeing’s manufacturing…

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Michael Whitaker, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration

Michael Whitaker, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration

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FAA Awards $970 Million to Improve 114 Airports

The funding will build and expand terminal facilities in 44 states and three territories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 44 states and three…

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FAA Investigating United Airlines Flight with Damaged Wing

The Boston-bound plane made an emergency landing in Denver. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the damage to a United Flight that made an emergency landing due to…

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FAA Advises Further Search Before Raising Pilot Retirement Age

Senate panel approves increased FAA staffing, rejected the retirement age update. The Federal Aviation Administration sent a letter to Congress this week advising further review with regard to…

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Group of Legislators to Meet with Boeing CEO 

At issue is the grounding of the 737 Max 9 aircraft.  Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Mark Warner of Virginia, as well as other members of Congress,…

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