Tag: Faa
NEWS Jun 26, 2026 Power Bank Fires on UK Flights Nearly Double in a Year, Aviation Regulators Warn British aviation regulators report power bank overheating incidents on planes have nearly doubled in one year, raising urgent safety concerns for travelers. Read More →
NEWS Jun 26, 2026 FAA Establishes Air Taxi Research Hub in Oklahoma City to Shape the Future of Urban Flight The FAA is building a dedicated research facility in Oklahoma City to study air taxi operations, pilot training, and integration into U.S. airspace. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2026 FAA Extends JFK Flight Caps Through 2027, Blocking New Service at New York's Busiest International Airport The FAA will keep strict flight limits at New York JFK through October 2027, meaning no new airline service or added flights for travelers. Read More →
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 →