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FAA Awards Nearly $250 Million In Grants To Upgrade Airports In 37 States

The grants will benefit airports across the US, from major international hubs to smaller airfields.

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Aeromexico And Copa Airlines Announce Return Of Boeing 737 MAX 9

Some of Copa's aircraft will return to service today.

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FAA Staffing Shortages Lead United Airlines To Maintain NYC Area Cuts In Summer 2024

The schedule reductions were brought in at the end of last year to stabilize the airline's operation in the New York City area.

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FAA Suggests Airlines Conduct Inspections Of Door Plugs On Boeing 737-900ER Aircraft

The agency said the variant has a door-plug design “identical” to the 737 MAX 9.

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Alaska Airlines Extends Boeing 737 MAX 9 Flight Cancelations

Flights are canceled through Sunday, January 21.

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FAA Officially Launches Investigation Into Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Incident

The FAA probe will examine Boeing's compliance with quality control and federal regulations on the 737 MAX 9 program.

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This Single Pilot Amphibious Aircraft Just Got Certified By The FAA

Attaining FAA primary category certification will open a window to the global market.

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FAA: No Specific Timetable To Certify Boeing 737 MAX 7

In the most recent of a series of setbacks, the FAA has said that it has no timetable to certify the 737 MAX 7.

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Forged Jet Parts Documents Lead FAA To Expand Warning

The suspect parts issue involving AOG Technics broadened this week with a recent Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin from the FAA

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How To Stay Off The Naughty List According To The FAA

The FAA released several tips for following FAA guidelines around the holiday season.

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Proposed FAA Drug Testing For Foreign Mechanics Receives Backing

The proposal would impact more than 970 maintenance stations in 65 countries around the world.

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The FAA Wants New Aircraft To Keep 25 Hours Of Cockpit Voice Records

The agency hopes the move will enhance safety in the sky.

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Inside NextGen: The FAA's $35bn Air Traffic Modernization Program

This initiative will improve air navigation systems and processes across US airspace.

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FAA Promises Immediate Action In A Bid To Get To 'Zero Serious Close Calls'

More than 75% of ATC facilities around the US are reportedly understaffed.

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SELCAL In Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

Short for "Selective Calling," this system assists pilots while in cruise.

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United States FAA To Hold New Meetings After Close Calls

Several more meetings will take place this year to improve runway safety.

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FAA Reminds Passengers Not To Get Rowdy With Halloween Memes

Suggested costumes include "Unruly passenger," featuring duct tape, zip-tie cuffs, and an unemployment application.

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Boeing Nearing Certification For 737 MAX 7 And 10

The MAX 7 could be delivered as soon as early next year.

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New FAA Proposal Aims To Prevent Loss Of Flight Controls On Boeing 757s

The FAA is proposing a new directive to address an unsafe condition for the Boeing 757.

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