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FAA To Require More Rest Time for Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will be increasing the required time off between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as a result of the recommendations of an expert panel that was tasked with reviewing…
April 17, 2024 9:10 pm ET -
Boeing Workers Reluctant to Speak Up, FAA Panel Tells Senate
Engineers and technicians responsible for the building of Boeing aircraft are reluctant to speak up about safety concerns, and when they do, they are not being heard, a panel of witnesses told Senate lawmakers Wednesday. Three members of an FAA-appointed…
April 8, 2024 1:53 pm ET -
United Postpones Launch of Two New Routes Amid Increased FAA…
United says it is delaying the launch of two new international routes due to increased Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight. The affected routes include Tokyo to Cebu, originally scheduled for July 31, and Newark to Faro, which was slated to…
March 26, 2024 6:38 pm ET -
Can United Still Certify Pilots and Aircraft?
Over the weekend, numerous reports surfaced about United's ability (or lack thereof) to certify new pilots, aircraft, and launch routes following heightened scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Many of these rumors seemingly stemmed from a letter sent by…
March 20, 2024 4:25 pm ET -
FAA Boosts Infrastructure Funding at 71 U.S. Airports
FAA is awarding a new batch of grants for airport infrastructure projects aimed at improving safety and capacity at 71 U.S. airports, it announced Wednesday. Projects include taxiway improvements, aircraft rescue, firefighting and snow removal equipment. The $110 million in…