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… ByGoda LabanauskaiteMarch 14, 2025
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… ByGoda LabanauskaiteMarch 13, 2025
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… ByGoda LabanauskaiteMarch 7, 2025
SpaceX denies intent to replace Verizon’s $2.4B FAA contract with Starlink Elon Musk’s space technology company SpaceX has confirmed that recent claims about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) possibly… ByGoda LabanauskaiteMarch 6, 20251 comment
US Senator calls for public hearing on Elon Musk’s FAA safety remarks US Senator Ed Markey is calling for a public hearing to investigate Elon Musk’s recent statements about the… ByGoda LabanauskaiteMarch 5, 20251 comment
FAA investigates false midair collision alerts near Washington Airport The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into why several commercial flights preparing to land at Ronald Reagan… ByGoda LabanauskaiteMarch 5, 2025
FAA orders CFM56 engine nacelle modifications after fatal Southwest incident The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to issue airworthiness directives (ADs) to US airlines concerning the engine nacelles… ByLuke PetersMarch 4, 2025
FAA revs up air traffic controller hire drive as Musk pleads retirees to return The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to “supercharge” efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers as the US… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 28, 20254 comments
Positive sign for Beechcraft Denali as FAA approves GE Aerospace Catalyst engine The new GE Aerospace Catalyst turboprop engine has been given the seal of approval by the Federal Aviation… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 28, 2025
FAA considering dropping $2B contract with Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it has begun testing Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink internet system to… ByGoda LabanauskaiteFebruary 27, 20253 comments
FAA calls for testing on Boeing 757 freighter cargo doors after incidents The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended that all worldwide operators of certain Boeing 757-200 converted freighters carry… ByLuke PetersFebruary 24, 2025
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, 20253 comments
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 LabanauskaiteFebruary 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, 20256 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 LabanauskaiteJanuary 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