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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...
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Jun 252 min read
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...
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Apr 113 min read
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...
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Mar 263 min read
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...
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Mar 172 min read
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...
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Feb 212 min read
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...
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Feb 183 min read
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...
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Sep 3, 20244 min read
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...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read
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...
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Jun 17, 20242 min read
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...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read
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...
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May 30, 20242 min read
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...
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May 9, 20244 min read
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...
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May 8, 20242 min read
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...
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Apr 2, 20243 min read
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...
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Mar 25, 20242 min read
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