Tag: faa
NEWS Jun 18, 2026 Severe Thunderstorms Delay Hundreds of Flights at Chicago O'Hare A weather-related ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport disrupted travel for thousands, causing roughly 700 flight delays and dozens of cancellations. Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2026 NetJets Asks FAA for Exemption to Extend Global 7500 and 8000 Flight Duty Limits NetJets seeks FAA approval to extend crew duty times on Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 ultra-long-range flights, citing rest facility upgrades. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Hop-A-Jet Pushes FAA to Strengthen Engine Corrosion Directive on Pratt & Whitney Turbofans A Florida charter operator is urging the FAA to expand its corrosion airworthiness directive covering Pratt & Whitney JT15D engines after a costly inspection finding. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Why Some Delta Regional Flight Attendants Skip Turbulence Safety Steps During Flights Endeavor Air flight attendants say pressure over customer satisfaction scores is pushing them to skip turbulence safety procedures. Here's what travelers should know. Read More →
NEWS Jun 12, 2026 Flexjet's Irish Subsidiary Secures US Operating Approval, Expanding Transatlantic Reach Flexjet's Irish unit has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate charter flights, marking a significant transatlantic expansion. Read More →
NEWS Jun 05, 2026 United Flight Attendant's Lawsuit Raises Hard Questions About Workplace Safety in Aviation A veteran United Airlines flight attendant's lawsuit alleging sexual assault and stalking by a colleague spotlights gaps in how airlines handle misconduct claims. Read More →
NEWS Jun 04, 2026 Cirrus Vision Jet Lands Safely After Engine Failure Over Virginia A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot landed safely after an engine failure, with no injuries reported. Here's what happened and what investigators know so far. Read More →
NEWS May 28, 2026 Boeing Approaches MAX 7 Certification as FAA Backs Higher 737 Production Rates The FAA expects Boeing to certify the 737 MAX 7 this summer and signals support for further production increases through 2026. Read More →
ROUTES May 22, 2026 Kazakhstan's National Carrier Is Seeking State Funds to Launch Its First US Flights Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has formally sought financial support from the Kazakh state to help fund the launch of direct flights to the United States. Read More →
NEWS May 20, 2026 A Sinkhole Has Swallowed Part of a LaGuardia Runway Just Days Before Memorial Day, and Hundreds of Flights Are Already Cancelled A sinkhole discovered during a routine airfield inspection at New York's LaGuardia Airport has forced the closure of one of the airport's only two runways, triggering a cascade of cancellations and delays on one of the worst possible days for travel disruption. Read More →