United Resumes Flights After Brief Ground Stop
All United flights in the U.S. and Canada were briefly grounded early Wednesday morning due to an unspecified technology issue.
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Inside the Airline Industry’s Deregulation Wish List
The airline industry is asking the federal government to slash numerous consumer protection rules, including proposals aimed at increasing price transparency.
FAA Tells Airlines to Reevaluate Evacuation Preparations
The FAA this week instructed airlines to emphasize to passengers that they should leave their carry-on bags behind in the event of an aircraft evacuation.
Southwest Rolls Out Secondary Cockpit Doors
Southwest flew its first passenger aircraft with secondary cockpit doors, a safety feature the FAA will require on all new commercial aircraft by August 2026.
Fifth Boeing 777X Makes First Flight
Boeing took its fifth 777-9X aircraft out for its first flight over Washington state on Tuesday, breaking a nearly five-year lull.
Report Criticizes FAA Oversight of SkyWest
The FAA’s oversight of regional carrier SkyWest is falling short of the agency’s own standards, according to a report from the Transportation Department.
American 737 MAX Evacuated in Denver
Passengers were forced to evacuate an American Airlines flight at Denver International Airport on Saturday as fire and smoke billowed up.
FAA’s Bedford Rules Out Mechanical Problem With Boeing Fuel Switches in Air India Crash
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said Thursday that the June crash of an Air India flight does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical problem.
FAA Grants Delay for Secondary Flight Deck Barrier Rule
The FAA this week agreed to delay a requirement for new U.S. passenger aircraft to have a second barrier to the cockpit to prevent unauthorized intrusions and hijacking attempts.
After Crash Report, FAA Declares Boeing Fuel Switches Safe
The FAA has said fuel control switches on Boeing aircraft, including the Dreamliner, are safe, after they were highlighted in a report on a 787 crash.
