Tag: Faa
NEWS Jul 27, 2026 FAA Warns Boeing 737 MAX Seat Failure Could Endanger Passengers The FAA issued a proposed airworthiness directive over faulty passenger seat tracks on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that could fail during flight. Read More →
NEWS Jul 23, 2026 The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even Farther After thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders. Read More →
NEWS Jul 15, 2026 FAA Urges Airlines to Preserve Cockpit Voice Recorder Data After Incidents The FAA issued new guidance asking aircraft operators to save cockpit voice recorder data after incidents and accidents to aid safety investigations. Read More →
NEWS Jul 12, 2026 500+ Flights Canceled: Storms and Air Traffic Control Shortages Hit New York Airports Severe weather and FAA staffing shortages triggered over 500 cancellations and 4,000 delays across New York area airports this week. Read More →
NEWS Jul 07, 2026 FAA Selects L3Harris to Overhaul Aging Air Traffic Surveillance Network The FAA has awarded L3Harris a contract to modernize its national surveillance system, replacing decades-old infrastructure that tracks aircraft across US airspace. Read More →
NEWS Jul 06, 2026 Delta A319 Reportedly Struck by Fireworks on Approach to Chicago Midway A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 was reportedly hit by fireworks while approaching Chicago Midway Airport on July 4, according to initial reports. Read More →
NEWS Jul 03, 2026 FAA Announces $1.776 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants The FAA will distribute $1.776 billion in grants to airports across the country, funding runway repairs, terminal upgrades, and safety improvements. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 30, 2026 White House Clears Path for Supersonic Flights Over American Land The Trump administration moves to lift a decades-old ban on supersonic flight over US land, opening new opportunities for aerospace developers and airlines. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 29, 2026 FAA Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification With New Rule Proposal The FAA wants to speed up commercial aircraft certifications through a new rulemaking process. Here's what it means for manufacturers and the industry. Read More →
NEWS Jun 29, 2026 United Airlines Jet Nearly Collides With Drone During Landing at Newark Airport A United Airlines flight came close to striking a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, prompting a federal investigation. Read More →