Tag: FAA
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‘Could Result In Injuries’: FAA Flags Incorrectly Installed Seats On Several Boeing 737 MAX Jets
FAA Warns Incorrectly Installed Seats on 453 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Could Cause Injuries During Emergency Landings. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed mandatory inspections of passenger seats on 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the United States after discovering that some seat assemblies may have been installed incorrectly, raising concerns about…
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Air India Begins Boeing 787 Dreamliner Upgrades After FAA Flags Door Handle Safety Issue
Air India is carrying out phased modifications on parts of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Airworthiness Directive addressing a potential issue with door assist handles. The directive applies to certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 aircraft after reports that door assist handles became detached from their…
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US Lawmakers Push Bill to Ban In-Flight Phone Calls Nationwide as Wi-Fi Expands
Making phone calls during a flight could soon become illegal in the United States if lawmakers approve the proposed Quiet Skies Act. The bipartisan bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to finalize a nationwide ban on voice and video calls aboard commercial flights within 180 days. While many major airlines such as United,…
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Historic Policy Shift: Trump Ends 41-Year Ban On Direct U.S.-Lebanon Flights
President Donald Trump has announced that he is directing his administration to lift the long-standing ban on direct commercial flights between the United States and Lebanon, a restriction that has been in place since 1985. The ban was originally imposed after the infamous hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by Hezbollah militants, a 17-day hostage crisis…
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Wildfire Smoke Grounds Thunder Over Michigan Air Show Flights, But Crowds Still Turn Out
Canadian wildfire smoke has forced the cancellation of all flying displays on the opening day of the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Wayne County, Michigan, after the Federal Aviation Administration did not grant clearance for aerial performances due to poor visibility and hazardous air quality. Despite the disappointment, thousands of…
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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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