The family of one of the 67 people killed earlier this year when an American Airlines plane and a United States Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the government and the airlines involved in the crash. It accuses them of failing to recognize the warning signs after more than 30 documented near misses in …
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Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines
The family of one of the 67 people killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., on Wednesday sued the government and the airlines involved. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. The family of one of the 67 …
Read More »United Airlines lifts brief ground stop after tech issue prompts FAA halt – Reuters
United Airlines lifts brief ground stop after tech issue prompts FAA halt Reuters United Airlines ground stop sees all planes briefly held across U.S. and Canada CBS News United, American airlines experience technical issues The Hill United Airlines flights grounded nationwide for 30 minutes due to ‘connectivity issue’ NBC News United issues statement after grounding all departing flights in US on Sept. 23 USA Today …
Read More »This DJI Mini 4K Drone Is Flying Off Shelves at a Record Low, and No FAA Registration Is Required
Drones have soared in popularity over the past few years because they’re no longer intimidating to fly, controls have been simplified to the extent that complete newbies can be airborne in minutes, and the photos you capture look wonderful. But the point is – if all you desire is a drone to unbox and fly, there is a key spec …
Read More »FAA says ‘multiple failures’ in technology caused DFW, Love Field equipment outage
A ground stop and equipment outage that led to the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights at DFW International and Love Field airports Friday evening was caused by “multiple failures” of technology provided by a Dallas-based internet provider, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. “Yesterday’s disruption was caused by multiple failures of the TDMI data telecommunications service provided by …
Read More »Air Traffic Returns to Normal at Dallas-Area Airports After Outage, FAA Says – The Wall Street Journal
Air Traffic Returns to Normal at Dallas-Area Airports After Outage, FAA Says The Wall Street Journal Flights resume after radar and communication outages hit air traffic controllers in Dallas CNN Outdated infrastructure is to blame for hours long ground stop at Dallas airports, FAA says CBS News DFW Airport, Love Field flight delays continue after ground stop is lifted FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth …
Read More »Airlines should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags, FAA says
Aviation news Federal agencies Air travel safety Airplane crashes See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration announced a safety alert Friday morning telling airlines they should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags in an emergency. Bringing luggage during an evacuation can slow the process, potentially risking …
Read More »“Hundreds of Quality System Violations”: Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) Notches Up as FAA Prepares Fines
So the long, strange trip of aerospace stock Boeing (BA) and its door plug incident with Alaska Airlines (ALK) may be finally coming to an end, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a set of fines for the safety violations from the January 2024 incident. Investors seemed just glad it was over, as shares were up fractionally in …
Read More »FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including ones related to an Alaska Airlines jetliner losing a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight. The proposed penalty is for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024, the FAA said Friday. That period includes the January 2024 blowout of …
Read More »Archer Aviation (ACHR) Set to Begin U.S. Air Taxi Trials With FAA Backing
Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) said it plans to join the new federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The program was set by the White House in June to speed up the rollout of electric air taxis in U.S. cities. The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration will run the program and give companies a way to test flights before …
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