Leadership change: IndiGo names former FAA head as new Independent Director
Indian carrier IndiGo has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an…
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Direct Thailand – US flights to resume as FAA restores Thailand’s safety status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Thailand’s Category 1 International Aviation Safety Assessment rating, which will now…
FAA speeds up aging NOTAM system upgrade amid recent outages
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is speeding up the upgrade of the aging Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system…
Gulfstream’s state-of-the-art G800 jet given FAA, EASA type certification
Gulfstream Aerospace announced on April 16, 2025, that the G800, its newest ultra-long-range executive jet, has received its…
FAA starts drone detection tests in New Jersey after 2024 ‘fiasco’, says US DOT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been evaluating drone detection systems in New Jersey following a “drone fiasco”…
US lawmakers question FAA on recent NOTAM system outages
A group of six US senators is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide information regarding the…
FAA’s air traffic chief retires early amid workforce cuts and safety pressure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that Tim Arel, the head of its Air Traffic Organization (ATO),…
FAA enhances support for DCA air traffic control after Washington mid-air crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it is increasing support and oversight for the air traffic control…
United’s Embraer 175 gets FAA approval for Starlink, first flight scheduled
United Airlines has revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved its first aircraft type equipped with Starlink,…
FAA curtails private aircraft ‘stalking’ with plan to protect owner’s identity
Social media accounts that track celebrities and politician’s flights on private aircraft may find the process becoming more…
Musk’s DOGE team not involved in Starlink terminal decisions, FAA Head clarifies
Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Christopher Rocheleau has clarified that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led…
FAA to roll out Runway Incursion Device at 74 air traffic control towers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will roll out an enhanced safety system, the Runway Incursion…
FAA rehires 132 employees after court ruling, calls Trump firings ‘unlawful’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bringing back 132 employees who were let go when the Trump administration…
Donald Trump appoints Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as new FAA head
US President Donald Trump has appointed Bryan Bedford, the CEO of Republic Airways, as the new head of…
FAA orders mandatory inspections of B787 forward bulkheads
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered visual inspections of the forward bulkheads on all Boeing 787 aircraft…
Watchdog group calls for investigation into FAA’s ‘improper’ Starlink dealings
Nonprofit government watchdog group Campaign Legal Center (CLC) has asked the US Office of Inspector General (OIG) to…
Donald Trump considers Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford for FAA Chief role
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford has been named as US President Donald Trump’s top candidate for the role…
SpaceX Starship explodes in space, FAA delays flights due to rocket debris
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has exploded in space shortly after taking off from Texas, leading the Federal Aviation Administration…