U.S. denies Republic Airways bid to reduce co-pilot training hours
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday it had denied a request by regional airline Republic Airways to reduce the number of hours needed to train a co-pilot.…
BREAKING | U.S. FAA approves first 787 Dreamliner for delivery since 2021 -sources
The U.S. government on Monday approved the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner for delivery since 2021, clearing the way for American Airlines to take possession, people briefed on the matter told…
Could the US government force airlines to make seats wider?
The FAA is calling for feedback on airline seat sizes, which many people feel do not reflect current body shapes. The Federal Aviation Administration is calling for comments on airline…
Boeing receives FAA green light to resume 787 Dreamliner delivery
The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly approved Boeing’s plan to resume the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, a source familiar with the decision told several US media outlets on July…
Biden taps Denver airport chief Phil Washington to head the FAA
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Phil Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Washington’s nomination to run the agency, which has roughly 45,000…
United, U.S. FAA spar over blame for summer air travel problems
The U.S. aviation system is expected to “remain challenged this summer and beyond” and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs more air traffic control staff, a senior United Airlines executive…
Verizon, AT&T agree to delay some 5G deployment until mid-2023
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that Verizon Communications and AT&T have voluntarily agreed to delay some C-Band 5G usage until July 2023 as air carriers work to retrofit airplanes…
FAA launches campaign to recruit next generation of air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is launching a recruitment campaign targeting the next generation of air traffic controllers. Called ‘Be ATC’, the campaign aims to target diverse…
U.S. FAA wants to see improvements in Boeing regulatory program
Image: Boeing The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will grant a shorter regulatory compliance program extension to Boeing than the planemaker sought, so it can ensure the company implements “required…
FAA licenses Huntsville airport to operate commercial space reentries
Image: Huntsville.org The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a license for Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to operate as a commercial space reentry site. HSV becomes the 14th FAA-licensed commercial…