Federal Aviation Administration

• Helicopter traffic around D.C. airport changed after fatal midair collision

  The FAA is permanently closing one key route and evaluating alternative helicopter routes after the National Transportation Safety Board made two urgent safety recommendations.

  U.S. News

  Mar 14
  
• D.C. plane crash: U.S. Senator made chilling warning in 2024 about traffic risks at Reagan National

  "More and more planes on this busiest runway in the United States is just going to increase the chance of a significant incident," Sen. Tim Kaine warned a year ago.

  Investigations

  Jan 30
  
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• Groundstop lifted for American Airlines after technical issue

  The groundstop for American Airlines, ahead of the busy holiday travel, had threatened the plans of thousands just before Christmas Day.

  U.S. News

  Dec 24, 2024
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• A series of near-miss incidents at U.S. airports prompts federal probe

  The runway incursion audit will include a risk profile for each airport, along with identifying potential gaps in procedures and processes, and recommendations to improve safety.

  U.S. News

  Oct 15, 2024
• Boeing faces new setback as U.S. to require inspection of 787s pilot seats

  Boeing also has stopped test flights of a new version of its 777 jetliner after discovering a damaged structural part between the engine and the rest of the plane.

  Consumer

  Aug 20, 2024
• Boeing outlines plans to FAA to fix quality, safety issues

  The U.S. FAA required the company to produce a turnaround plan after one of its jetliners suffered a blowout of a fuselage panel during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

  U.S. News

  May 30, 2024
• U.S. FAA will probe Boeing 787 Dreamliner inspections

  The FAA said it is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections to confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliners.

  U.S. News

  May 6, 2024
• Boeing can’t increase 737 MAX production until quality, safety culture improved: U.S. FAA

  The FAA in late January took the unprecedented step of telling Boeing it would not allow the company to expand 737 MAX production.

  Consumer

  Mar 19, 2024
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• U.S. airline worker death prompts FAA to issue ground safety alert

  The safety alert reiterates  that  "it is important for  workers  to  remain clear of operating  engines until they  are  shut down," the FAA said.

  U.S. News

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Air Canada flights briefly grounded globally over ‘technical issue’

  The airline said it experienced a temporary technical issue with its communicator system, which it uses to communicate with aircraft and monitor operational performance. 

  Canada

  May 25, 2023