April 17, 2024 9:10 pm ET
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FAA Calls for Boeing Action Plan to Address Quality Issues
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sharply criticized Boeing on Wednesday, demanding a comprehensive plan within 90 days to address "systemic quality-control issues" plaguing the aerospace giant. This comes after a series of incidents, including a mid-air emergency on a brand…
February 1, 2024 9:00 am ET -
Laser Strikes on Aircraft Hit Record High in 2023, FAA…
In a recent announcement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed a concerning escalation in the number of laser strikes directed at aircraft, reaching an unprecedented peak in 2023. This poses a significant threat to the safety of both pilots and…
December 20, 2023 11:04 am ET -
FAA Convenes Panel to Address Air Traffic Controller Fatigue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the formation of a three-member expert panel to address air traffic controller fatigue following a series of near misses across the U.S. airspace system. According to the agency, the panel will analyze the…
November 30, 2023 5:07 pm ET -
FAA Seeking 23 More Hours of Cockpit Voice Recorder Time
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed extending the cockpit voice-recording requirement to 25 hours for all newly manufactured aircraft, the agency announced in a press release on Thursday. Currently, cockpit voice recorders (CVR) - also known as black boxes…
November 22, 2023 6:14 pm ET -
FAA Urges Kindness This Thanksgiving
The U.S. airline industry is bracing for a record-setting Thanksgiving holiday with over 50,000 flights scheduled for Wednesday, November 22 along with 2023's busiest day slated for Sunday. Anticipating a surge in passengers, newly appointed FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has…