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Abc Newsworld15 days agoUpdated
Delta Flight Struck by Firework Mortar on Descent to Chicago Midway
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta was struck by a firework mortar at roughly 200 feet while descending into Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4. The plane landed without incident and taxied to the gate. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
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investopedia.comworld22 days ago
American Airlines plane aborts takeoff after business jet enters runway at Miami airport
An American Airlines flight carrying 112 passengers aborted its takeoff Friday evening after a business jet entered the same runway. The planes came within a third of a mile before controllers intervened. The Federal Aviation Administration said the business jet was unauthorized…
onemileatatime.compolitics29 days ago
Delta jet aborts landing after coming within 300 feet of American plane at Boston airport
A Delta flight from Dallas aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday after coming within roughly 300 feet of an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
The Independentworld30 days ago
FAA Spends Nearly $4 Million on Palantir AI Tool for Runway Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is using Palantir's Foundry platform to scan hundreds of thousands of safety records. The project follows a January 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people.
Nbc Newsworld47 days ago
FAA Investigates Close Proximity Incident Between JetBlue Flight and Unresponsive Aircraft Near Fort Lauderdale
The Federal Aviation Administration is examining an incident in which a JetBlue plane received an alert about another aircraft near Fort Lauderdale International Airport on June 2, 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
FAA Administrator Says Air Travel Remains Safe
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford stated this week that the U.S. air traffic system is fundamentally safe. He noted ongoing modernization efforts while acknowledging some infrastructure still relies on decades-old technology.
Bloombergworld54 days ago
FAA Head Says LaGuardia Slots From Defunct Spirit Aviation Should Go to Low-Cost Carrier or Be Retired
The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration stated that airport slots previously held by Spirit Aviation at LaGuardia Airport should be reassigned to a low-cost carrier or retired. The comments address allocation of the slots after the airline ceased operations.
upi.comworld66 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Does Not Block State Negligent-Hiring Claims Against Trucking Brokers
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC on May 15, 2026. The ruling states that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act does not preempt state-law negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers who select unsafe…
Fox Newsbusiness66 days ago
FAA Releases 2026-2028 Air Traffic Controller Hiring and Modernization Plan
The Federal Aviation Administration unveiled its 2026-2028 Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan on Friday, calling for hiring 6,900 new controllers over three years while modernizing scheduling and replacing aging infrastructure. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the plan del…
focustaiwan.twworld67 days ago
Senators Duckworth and Baldwin Request FAA Data on Widebody Evacuation Testing and Flight Attendant Staffing Levels
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration for more answers on airplane evacuation testing and the impact of fewer flight attendants on some long-haul widebody flights. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on t…
The Independentworld68 days ago
NTSB Urges Airlines to Add Realistic Smoke-in-Cockpit Training for Pilots
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that airlines develop realistic simulator training to prepare pilots for smoke filling the cockpit. The recommendation follows a 2023 incident in which a plane safely landed after a bird strike caused heavy smoke. The Federal A…
suasnews.compolitics69 days ago
FAA Begins Aeronautical Study of Proposed 250-Foot Arch Near Reagan National Airport
The Department of Interior has requested that the Federal Aviation Administration evaluate potential risks from a proposed 279-foot-tall arch less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The structure would be built at the end of Memorial Bridge across from…
nypost.compolitics70 days ago
House Democrats Raise Concerns Over ICE Deportation Flights
A group of 40 House Democrats sent a letter expressing grave concerns about the Trump administration's secretive program of deportation flights. The letter follows reporting on irregular methods of transporting detainees and demands the Federal Aviation Administration address all…
Defense Newsworld70 days ago
Five US Military Bases Selected for Anti-Drone Pilot Program
The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has chosen five military installations, including two along the southern border, to test directed energy systems against small unmanned aircraft. The program follows earlier tests conducted with the Federal Aviation Administration. Operations…
riotimesonline.compolitics76 days ago
FAA employee in New Hampshire charged with threatening to kill Trump
Federal Aviation Administration employee Dean DelleChiaie, who allegedly emailed a threat to the White House, faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
New York Postpolitics89 days ago
FAA: Two Planes Come Within 350 Feet During JFK Approach, Avoid Collision
Two commercial flights came within 350 feet of each other during approach at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday afternoon. Air traffic controllers issued urgent corrections, and both planes landed safely. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incid…
thepointsguy.comworld95 days ago
FAA Orders Airlines to Reduce Flights at Chicago O'Hare This Summer
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has directed airlines to cut flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport during the summer months. The measure aims to avoid overscheduling and minimize disruptions. This decision comes amid ongoing efforts to manage air traffic at one…
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Pilot Avoids Collision with Truck at Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines pilot reported a near collision with a truck at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The incident prompted an investigation by airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration.
zerohedge.combusiness99 days ago
FAA Approves Laser Systems to Counter Drones in US Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the use of laser-based sentry systems to address unauthorized drones in US airspace. These systems aim to detect and neutralize potential threats from attack drones. The approval follows concerns over increasing drone activity near…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld101 days ago
US Air Traffic Control Launches Campaign Targeting Video Gamers for Job Applications
The US Federal Aviation Administration has initiated an advertising campaign to attract video game players to apply for air traffic control positions. The effort aims to address staffing shortages in air safety roles. Applications are open through the government recruitment porta…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld102 days ago
US Government Highlights Video Gaming Skills for Air Traffic Controller Careers
The US government has identified skills from video gaming as beneficial for air traffic controller positions. This approach addresses concerns about gaming's effects on youth. The Federal Aviation Administration notes that gaming experience can aid in developing necessary coordin…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics102 days ago
FAA Recruits Video Gamers to Address Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting video game players to fill shortages in air traffic controllers. Recruiters from various federal agencies, including the military and Department of Homeland Security, have also identified gamers as a potential demographic. This app…