FAA Plans New Directive as Boeing 787 Radio Issues Linger.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner continues to face technical hurdles as persistent radio communication issues have resurfaced, despite earlier software fixes intended to resolve…
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FAA to Install Runway Incursion System at 74 Airports.
The installation of these devices is one of three accelerated safety initiatives introduced following the FAA’s February 2023 ‘Safety Call to Action.’…
FAA Mandates Inspections of Boeing 787 Forward Pressure Bulkhead Over Gaps.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to issue a new directive requiring mandatory inspections of the forward pressure bulkhead on Boeing…
ALPA Opposes Boeing’s 737 Max 7 and 10 Exemption Request.
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has voiced strong opposition to Boeing’s request for a regulatory exemption concerning the stall-management yaw damper…
US Air Traffic Control System Faces Crisis Amid Rising Near Misses and Job Cuts.
The United States air traffic control system is facing a growing crisis, with a concerning rise in near miss incidents, air traffic…
FAA Report Reveals Staffing Issues at Reagan Airport.
A recent Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) report reveals that staffing levels at the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National…
American Airlines Plane Collides Midair with Black Hawk Helicopter Near DC.
American Airlines flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. The…
Boeing Seeks FAA Exemption for 737 MAX 7, 10.
Boeing has formally requested an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Stall Management and Yaw Damper (SMYD) system on…
Boeing Seeks Regulatory Exemption for 737 Max 7 and 10 Certification.
Boeing is seeking additional regulatory exemptions from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure certification for its 737 Max 7 and 737…
Kamaka Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Crashes in Honolulu, Two Pilots Killed.
On December 17, 2024, a tragic accident occurred in Honolulu, Hawaii, when a Kamaka Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed shortly after…