FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on
Read full article: FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely onThe federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system.
Senate approves bill inspired by DC plane crash to ensure military aircraft will broadcast location
Read full article: Senate approves bill inspired by DC plane crash to ensure military aircraft will broadcast locationThe Senate has moved quickly to close a loophole that could allow military aircraft to fly without broadcasting their locations, just like an Army helicopter was doing last January before it collided with an airliner over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
Read full article: FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crashThe head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he won’t forget the 67 people who died when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised
Read full article: Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promisedA Democratic Senator says the head of the Federal Aviation Administration has not sold off his multimillion-dollar stake in the airline he led since 1999 despite a promise to do so as part of his ethics agreement.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
Read full article: FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedulesSummary: The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown at 40 major U.S. airports.
FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
Read full article: FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to workThe Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work.
Detroit Metro Airport among 40 airports reducing flights by 10% during government shutdown
Read full article: Detroit Metro Airport among 40 airports reducing flights by 10% during government shutdownDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is among the 40 airports that will be reducing flights by 10% during the government shutdown.
List of airports reducing flights: When will we learn which 40 airports are cutting flights?
Read full article: List of airports reducing flights: When will we learn which 40 airports are cutting flights?As the government shutdown continues, 40 airports in the United States will have their flights cut by 10%.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Read full article: US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown orderFlight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
Read full article: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances
Read full article: US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distancesA new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
Read full article: NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limitInvestigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit.
Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing
Read full article: Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearingPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration pledged to ensure safety and upgrade the nation's outdated air traffic control system if confirmed.