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What's Actually Behind America's Flight Delays
The controller pipeline ran dry. Jet fuel doubled in five weeks. And the regulator began capping traffic at major airports because the airspace could no longer safely absorb it. Between them, those three explain this summer far better than any story about a single carrier's failings. The shortage of controllers As of June 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was running roughly 3,000 certified air traffic controllers short of its own staffing target, around 10,800
Jul 31


FAA Set to Hand Air Traffic AI Contract to Boston Startup, Snubbing Palantir and Thales
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is poised to award Boston-based Air Space Intelligence (ASI) a closely watched contract for its AI-powered air traffic management tool, according to multiple people familiar with the deal. It would be a remarkable coup. ASI, which counted just over 150 employees as of April, is set to beat out software heavyweights Palantir and Thales, which are the only other vendors bidding for the work. The win would catapult the young company to
Jun 19


Key Senate Democrats oppose Trump nominee to head Federal Aviation Administration
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - Senior Democrats on the Senate committee overseeing aviation said Tuesday they will oppose the nomination...
Jun 25, 2025


Who is Bryan Bedford?
President Donald Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal...
Apr 11, 2025


Are aviation unions losing their power under the New Administration?
Despite running on an unashamedly pro-business, anti-regulation ticket, few in Washington were prepared for just how hard President Trump...
Mar 26, 2025


Non-essential helicopters banned from around Reagan airport after crash
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has permanently restricted non-essential helicopter operations around Reagan National...
Mar 17, 2025


US aviation sector requests emergency funds after recent alarming crashes
Major aviation groups urge Congress in a joint letter to take action for more air traffic control technology and staffing The US aviation...
Feb 21, 2025


Hundreds fired at aviation safety agency, union says
The Trump administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, according to the Professional...
Feb 18, 2025


US Delists Nigerian Carriers from Flying Directly to Any of Its Destinations
Nigeria has been delisted from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category One Status (USFAA CAT 1) International...
Sep 3, 2024


FAA eyes new rules for charter airlines but confirms plan to nix ‘public charter’ exemption
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to subject operators of so-called “public charter” flights to the same rules that major...
Jun 18, 2024


FAA investigates after Southwest plane drops to ‘within 400ft’ of Pacific Ocean
News comes as US regulators investigate separate incident after Boeing 737 Max 8 plane did a ‘Dutch roll’ in May. The Federal Aviation...
Jun 17, 2024


US FAA says unruly airline passenger cases remain high
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday that unruly airline passenger incidents remain high, and the agency vowed...
Jun 12, 2024


Boeing’s 90 days to hand in a safety plan to the FAA are up. Here’s what to expect
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and other top company leaders are scheduled to meet with the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday to...
May 30, 2024


What does the FAA bill mean for airline employees?
Following years of turmoil at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the bipartisan FAA reauthorization deal has now been approved by...
May 9, 2024


US lawmakers revise bill to ensure quick airline refunds
U.S. House and Senate negotiators agreed late Tuesday to revise language in an aviation reform bill to ensure quick refunds for airline...
May 8, 2024


FAA Committee Targets Pilot And Air Traffic Controller Mental Health Stigma
The latest committee was formed after an a jump-seating pilot attempted to shut down engines of an Embraer E175 mid-flight. The Federal...
Apr 2, 2024


US FAA boosting oversight of United, may delay airline projects
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is increasing oversight of United Airlines (UAL.O) to ensure the carrier's compliance with...
Mar 25, 2024
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