Tag: Federal Aviation Administration
Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes
WASHINGTON — Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the...
US officials seek big fines against more airline passengers
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are continuing to pursue large penalties against a few airline passengers accused of disrupting flights.
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FAA approves Boeing fix for jets grounded by electrical flaw
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have approved a Boeing procedure to fix about 100 jets that have been idled for the past month because of...
FAA chief defends 737 Max, calls new fix ‘straightforward’
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration expressed “absolute confidence” in the Boeing 737 Max on Wednesday and said fixing the latest problem in...
Delta flight returns to Atlanta after birds hit windshield
ATLANTA — A flight from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., made an unscheduled landing after being struck by birds, a Delta Air Lines spokesman said.
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FAA seeks fines against more misbehaving airline passengers
Federal officials said Monday they are pursuing civil penalties against two more passengers for interfering with airline crews, the latest in a surge of...
Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine
LOS ANGELES — An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird Thursday morning, authorities said.
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Boeing crash victims’ families push for changes at FAA
WASHINGTON — Family members who lost relatives in the second deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max met Wednesday with top officials of the...
US extends face-mask requirement on planes until September
WASHINGTON — If you’re traveling on a plane, train or bus, don’t put that face mask away yet.
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US will pay $44 million in age-bias case by ex-FAA workers
The U.S. government will pay nearly $44 million to settle an age-discrimination case filed 16 years ago on behalf of hundreds of workers who...