After 15,000 close calls at one airport, FAA takes action: What is mixed-used airspace?
In general, airspace is mixed-use by default. Certain restrictions apply to military corridors and takeoff and landing paths around major airports, but broadly, the skies above the U.S. are open. That ...
FAA bans non-essential helicopters near Reagan airport after crash
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around the ...
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FAA orders mandatory inspections of B787 forward bulkheads
The FAA has ordered airlines to conduct mandatory inspections of US-registered B787 forward bulkheads to check for the ...
FAA issues environmental take on SpaceX request for more launches, new landing pad
If SpaceX gets its way, the Space Coast will get a lot more rocket rumbles and sonic booms as the company increases Falcon 9 ...
Are DOGE layoffs hitting the FAA? What to know and how it could affect flights.
A deadly 2023 Utah plane crash was likely caused by the pilot, a North Dakota lawmaker, becoming disoriented while taking off ...
FAA Workers Return to Office to Discover Lead in Their Water
After the Federal Aviation Administration’s antiquated air-traffic control systems attracted widespread attention in recent ...
FAA Rehires 132 Employees After Court Order; Trump Picks New Agency Chief Amid Safety Concerns
The employees, all probationary workers, will receive back pay and are expected to return to their jobs on Mar. 20.
FAA Issues Statement After Delta Airlines Plane's Botched Landing at La Guardia
The FAA said there were 76 customers, two pilots, and two flight attendants on board the flight when the incident took place on Sunday. A "go-around is a safe, routine maneuver performed at the ...