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FAA's new runway incursion system aims to help boost safety. Here's why they say it's not coming to N.Y. yet.
While New York and New jersey may not be part of the initial rollout of the runway incursion device, the FAA says it is using ...
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New Report Provides Peer Review of FAA Study on Seat Dimensions and Passenger Evacuation Efficiency
Declining seat space for passengers on commercial airplanes, coupled with the growing prevalence of larger passengers in the ...
Albuquerque Airport control tower fire alarm prompts FAA to divert flights, issue ground stops
Fire alarm at Albuquerque International Sunport control tower causes flight diversions and ground stops at multiple airports, ...
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Despite Opposition, Trump’s FAA Pick Narrowly Moves to Senate Vote
All Democrats vote to oppose FAA chief nominee, citing concerns about his stances on aviation safety-related issues.
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FAA air traffic controllers overstaffed at 30% of facilities, creating staffing shortages at other sites
The report recommends FAA should use “increased incentives” to convince more air traffic controllers to relocate from ...
FAA investigating ‘engine issue’ with American Airlines jet leaving Las Vegas
American flight 1665, operating on an Airbus A321, was heading to Charlotte Douglas International Airport at 8:20 a.m. local ...
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Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote
The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced Bryan Bedford's FAA Administrator nomination by a narrow 15–13 vote.
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FAA reactivates guidance system it mistakenly shut down
An electronic guidance system that aids pilots as they descend toward the runway at Northern Colorado Regional Airport has ...
NTSB criticizes both Boeing and FAA for terrifying Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Boeing will be back in the hot seat Tuesday as the National Transportation Safety Board holds a hearing to present its ...