Tag: FAA
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Pilot Killed After Piper PA-18 Crashes Upside Down Into Massachusetts Pond, NTSB Leads Investigation
A pilot has died after a small aircraft crashed into Curlew Pond in Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the morning of Thursday, July 16. Massachusetts State Police said they were notified at approximately 7:40 a.m. of a crash involving a small fixed-wing aircraft. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and found…
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FAA Blocks O’Hare’s Push Past 3,000 Daily Flights – Capacity Caps Extended Until 2027
The Federal Aviation Administration has extended flight restrictions at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for another year, limiting the busy hub to 2,708 arrivals and departures per day through the end of October 2027. The move effectively keeps a 10% flight cut in place as the FAA attempts to reduce congestion, delays and operational pressure at…
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FAA Moves to Block Flight Attendants and Pilots From Claiming Mandatory Meal Breaks
FAA’s New Proposal Could Change Flight Attendant & Pilot Meal Break Rules Across America A major regulatory battle is unfolding in the U.S. aviation industry, and its outcome could reshape the working conditions of thousands of pilots and flight attendants. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would prevent airline crews…
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UPS Never Required Detailed Inspection of Engine Part That Failed Before Engine Tore Off Cargo Plane, Citing Boeing Safety Assessment
A newly released investigation has revealed troubling details about the chain of decisions that preceded last year’s catastrophic UPS MD-11 freighter crash in Louisville, Kentucky. Documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggest that a critical engine-mount component went without the detailed inspections needed to detect dangerous wear—even though Boeing had developed an…
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US Plans Return to Supersonic Flights With New FAA Rule; to Reverse 53-Year-Old Ban and Allow Noise Standard in the “Mach Cut-Off” Regime
FAA Moves to Lift 53-Year Ban on Overland Supersonic Flights in the USA The future of ultra-fast air travel could be one step closer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed ending the United States’ 53-year ban on civilian overland supersonic flights, replacing the existing prohibition with modern noise-based regulations that reflect major technological advances.…
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FAA Proposes $165K Fine For Alaska Airlines Flights For Allowing Intoxicated Passengers To Board Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board flights. The agency said in a short statement Tuesday that the incidents occurred on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025. The agency did not provide details about the events. It did not immediately respond to an…
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Sinkhole Shuts Runway At Laguardia Airport, Delaying Flights, Port Authority Warns
A sinkhole at New York’s LaGuardia Airport shut down a runway on Wednesday and is set to delay flights, local officials said. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey said it was conducting a daily inspection of the airfield earlier Wednesday when “crews identified a sinkhole near Runway 4/22.” “The runway was immediately…
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