New FAA certification frees Archer Aviation to assemble eVTOL pilot team The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Archer Aviation the green light to begin assembling a team of… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 19, 20251 comment
Trump administration begins firing hundreds of FAA workers ‘without cause’ The Trump administration has begun firing hundreds of probationary employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to… ByGoda LabanauskaitėFebruary 17, 2025
FAA considers lasting helicopter restrictions in wake of Washington tragedy: WSJ Figures at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are considering introducing permanent restrictions on helicopters flying near Ronald Reagan… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 12, 2025
US reverts to ‘Airmen’ for NOTAM acronym, FAA adopts Gulf of America The United States has reverted to using “Airmen” for the NOTAM acronym after former President Joe Biden changed… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 11, 20255 comments
Trump appoints new FAA Administrator, orders safety review after DC collision US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders, one appointing a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting… ByGoda LabanauskaitėJanuary 31, 20251 comment
FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 15, 20252 comments
FAA says up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear inspections The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 10, 20251 comment
FAA head Mike Whitaker says ‘enhanced oversight’ of Boeing is ‘here to stay’ Almost a year since a door plug separated from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, the head of… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 3, 20253 comments
FAA temporarily bans drone flights over infrastructure sites in NJ and NY The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned drone flights over various infrastructure sites in New Jersey and… ByGoda LabanauskaitėDecember 20, 2024
Joby Aviation completes aerostructure tests on air taxi for FAA certification Joby Aviation has completed a series of major aerostructure tests to gain certification approval from the Federal Aviation… ByGoda LabanauskaitėDecember 17, 2024
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to bow out on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his intention to step down as the agency’s head… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 13, 20241 comment
FAA and EASA renew partnership for safe and secure civil aviation activities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Declaration of Intent… ByGoda LabanauskaitėDecember 11, 2024
Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM engines awarded Type Certification by FAA The Airbus A321XLR has been awarded Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after the European Union… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 10, 2024
FAA chief says Boeing 737 MAX production not resumed since strike: Reuters The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported that production of Boeing’s 737 MAX jet has… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 6, 2024
FAA eases Haiti flight restrictions after gunfire attacks involving US carriers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has eased restrictions on United States commercial flights to and from Haiti. On… ByGoda LabanauskaitėNovember 22, 2024
FAA relaxes BasicMed operational limits to allow pilots to fly larger aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and… ByJean Carmela LimNovember 20, 2024
FAA announces new record for commercial space operations in FY2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported a new record for licensed commercial space operations in the fiscal… ByGoda LabanauskaitėNovember 15, 2024
FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after aircraft hit by gunfire The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited US civilian flights to and from Haiti for 30 days after… ByGoda LabanauskaitėNovember 13, 2024