FAA approves United Airlines’ plan to cut 50 flights a day from Newark hub
Flight's cut FILE PHOTO: The FAA has approved United Airlines' plan to cut 50 daily flights from Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA has approved United Airlines’ plan to cut 50 daily departures from the Newark Liberty International Airport, Reuters reported. The FAA had granted United permission to cut flights from Newark on a temporary basis on June 17 after the company asked for a waiver, citing construction and staffing at air traffic control. Roitman said United, however, had enough planes, pilots, crews and staff needed to support its current Newark flight schedules. Delta Airlines has also announced plans to decrease service by about 100 flights in the U.S. and Latin America this summer.
wftv.comFAA apologizes for not notifying Capitol Police about Nationals Park parachute drop
FAA apologizes: The Federal Administration said it "deeply regretted" its failure to notify Capitol Police about a parachute demonstration that took place at Nationals Park. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press )WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration apologized on Friday for its failure to notify the Capitol Police about a parachute jump at nearby Nationals Park, an error that led to the evacuation of the Capitol complex on Wednesday. “We did not provide advance notification…” FAA falls on its sword over the false alarm at the Capitol this week that prompted an evacuation…as the US Army Golden Knights parachuted into @Nationals Park. The plane was carrying members of the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights, who then parachuted into the Washington Nationals’ baseball stadium for a pregame demonstration, the AP reported. The evacuated buildings included the Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center, Hart, Dirksen, Russell, Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn, Library of Congress and the U.S. Botanic Garden buildings, WUSA-TV reported.
wftv.comAstra outlines investigation into failed rocket launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astra Space announced that the FAA has approved its investigation plan into the failed launch of four satellites on Feb. 10. In a tweet, Astra said it expects a return to launches following the completion of the investigation. Read: Astra rocket launch: Payloads were ‘not delivered to orbit’On Tuesday, officials with Astra said they were conducting a flight data review in addition to a timeline reconstruction “to understand what happened and when.”We expect a safe return to launch following a complete investigation with the @FAANews. Learn more about our post-launch investigation process + next steps: https://t.co/DBMPvHInAC #AdAstra — Astra (@Astra) February 22, 2022Astra said initial findings show an anomaly following the main engine cutoff is the likely cause of the failed launch. Read: Astra scrubs rocket launch from the Read: Space Coast for a 2nd time on MondayThe Rocket 3.3, which was carrying a batch of CubeSats, or miniature satellites, never made it to orbit.
wftv.comEXPLAINER: Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week
5G Airlines Explainer FILE - A passenger walks past a Southwest Airlines plane at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, March 26, 2021. AT&T and Verizon plan to activate their new 5G wireless service Wednesday after two previous delays from the original plan for an early December rollout. The new high-speed 5G service uses a segment of the radio spectrum that is close to that used by altimeters, which are devices that measure the height of aircraft above the ground. Until July, the telecoms will talk to the FAA and airlines about potential long-term measures regarding 5G service near airports. We will continue to work with all stakeholders to help ensure that new 5G service can coexist with aviation safely,” Calio said.
wftv.comHere’s why airlines are sounding the alarm over 5G service
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports.
Pipeline outside New Orleans spills 300,000 gallons of diesel, killing thousands of animals
More than 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel burst from a severely corroded, decades-old pipeline outside of New Orleans last month, killing thousands of animals. An earlier inspection revealed the pipeline needed immediate repair.
news.yahoo.comFAA fines Southwest Airlines passenger $40K
When that flight from San Jose, California, landed in San Diego, the passenger was removed and charged. The FAA said it has received nearly 300 reports of passenger disturbances due to intoxication since the beginning of 2021, USA Today reported. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have said they do not plan to resume sales of alcohol on planes until next year. The fines are the latest attempt by the FAA to crack down on unruly passengers on planes, an issue that has become more common. The FAA tracks unruly passenger statistics and said as of Nov. 16, there had been 5,240 unruly passenger reports in 2021, with 3,798 of those being mask-related.
wftv.comAT&T and Verizon will delay 5G rollout over airplane interference concerns
The companies will “further assess any impact on aviation safety technologies,” the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration said in a joint statement. ATT said in a statement it would delay its rollout for about a month, until Jan. 5.
washingtonpost.comEndangered bumblebee is blocking Rockford airport expansion that will destroy rare prairie — but only for another week
Bell Bowl Prairie contains at least 164 species of plants, many of which are rare, as well as rare nesting birds. But conservationists warn: ‘The dozers are at the door.’
chicagotribune.comSanford plane makes emergency landing on I-75, no injuries reported, deputies say
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. A small plane carrying two people made an emergency landing on a busy Collier County interstate Friday much to the surprise of drivers on the road. According to the Collier County Sheriffs Office, a small, single-engine, two-seat Cessna plane made an emergency landing on southbound Interstate 75 around 10 a.m. The plane was coming from Sanford and was making its final approach to Naples Municipal Airport when it began experiencing engine failure, deputies said. Neither the pilot, nor the passenger was injured in the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration was called in to investigate the emergency landing, as is standard procedure. Deputies said the incident caused the southbound entry ramp to be shut down, but I-75 remained open to traffic.