Tag: Federal Aviation Administration
FAA aims to fine disruptive air passengers up to $31,750
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted...
Drone operators challenge surveyors’ turf in mapping dispute
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Michael Jones started a side hustle shooting drone photos and videos for realtors, his clients wanted more: Images with property...
Police: Pilot dies in small eastern Indiana plane crash
RICHMOND, Ind. — The pilot of a small plane died Sunday morning in a crash in eastern Indiana, according to Indiana State Police.
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4 killed in crash of light aircraft in Arkansas
DANVILLE, Ark. — Four people were killed in the crash of a light aircraft in western Arkansas, officials said Sunday.
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Airlines waiting for word from Boeing on fixing Max planes
More than 100 new Boeing 737 Max jetliners remain grounded by problems with an electrical issue in some components, and airlines are waiting for...
NTSB: Pilot error likely caused vintage bomber’s fatal crash
HARTFORD, Conn. — Pilot error probably caused the 2019 crash of a World War II-era bomber in Connecticut that killed seven people and wounded...
Nebraska college IDs aviation students killed in accident
SIDNEY, Neb. — A Nebraska community college has identified two international students who were killed last week at the school’s aviation maintenance facility.
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Meridian airport gets $6.5M for runway, taxiway work
MERIDIAN, Miss. — A Mississippi airport is getting $6.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to repave its main runway and rebuild a...
FAA investigating pilot whose X-rated rant was recorded
DALLAS — Federal safety officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines pilot who was recorded making a cuss-filled rant about Northern California liberals as his...
NTSB calls for more safety oversight of air tour operators
Federal safety officials are making another push for stricter oversight of air tour operators and hot-air balloon rides after several deadly crashes in recent...