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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Leading eVTOL developers react as FAA approves revolutionary aircraft category
The world’s leading electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developers have been reacting to news that the Federal…
FAA certifies Embraer’s E190 passenger-to-freight conversion
On October 10, 2024, Embraer announced that its E190F E-Freighter, the Passenger-to-Freight (P2F) conversion of its popular E190…
FAA concludes six-month safety review launched after spike in United incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a six-month review of United Airlines that the agency launched in…
FAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hired a total of 1,811 air traffic controllers for Fiscal Year 2024, exceeding…
Elon Musk says he will sue the FAA following fines imposed on SpaceX
The billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has announced his intention to launch legal proceedings against…
Nigerian airlines barred from US after losing FAA safety certification
Nigerian airlines have been banned from operating flights into the United States after failing to maintain Federal Aviation…
FAA proposes new cybersecurity regulations for newly built aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced new cybersecurity regulations for newly built aircraft to protect aircraft manufacturers…
FAA to inspect Boeing 787 Dreamliners after mid-air drop injures 50 passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it will require the inspection of Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a…
FAA approves commercial drone flights without visual observers in Dallas area
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to allow multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers within…
US Senator demands FAA analyses potential deficiencies in oversight of Boeing
United States (US) Senator Maria Cantwell has written to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to…