FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on
Read full article: FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely onThe federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the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.
‘Restrictions on space launches:’ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA says
Read full article: ‘Restrictions on space launches:’ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA saysWith the government shutdown extending into a second month, there are some new concerns about how the space industry could be impacted.
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. Here’s what we know
Read full article: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets. Here’s what we knowThe 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 facing tough questions on safety at hearing
Read full article: Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearingPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration says the air traffic control system needs “massive upgrading” and he will prioritize its modernization if confirmed to the role.