FAA has authorised commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area airspace © Shutterstock

FAA authorises historic commercial drone flights in Dallas

In a groundbreaking development for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorised commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area airspace. The authorisations for Zipline International and Wing Aviation permit them to deliver packages while maintaining safe separation using Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. In this system, the industry manages the airspace […]

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Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

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On Thursday, May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents, and speed up refunds for cancelled flights, according to Reuters. The US$105 billion, five-year measure re-authorises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families

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FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a fresh probe into Boeing, this time focusing on inspections concerning its 787 Dreamliner jets. CNN reported that investigators are delving into whether Boeing personnel neglected some quality inspections on its fleet of 787 aircraft, the FAA disclosed on Monday. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the inspections

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FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing new regulations mandating charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and select aircraft manufacturers to establish a safety management system (SMS) to detect and address safety risks early. SMS offers a structured, repeatable and systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risks. By integrating SMS, these

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Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption

Aircraft & Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a light-sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness exemption for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, opening up flight training in an electric aircraft within the United States. The FAA exemption allows U.S. flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programmes. The Velis Electro offers a lower-cost and more

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US$35 million will go to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, funding a portion of the construction of a 14-gate, 400,000 ft² terminal building

FAA allocates US$970 million to upgrade and expand 114 U.S. airports

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to distribute US$970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, covering 44 states and three territories. This announcement, part of the Administration’s Investing in America tour, fulfils President Biden’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, lowering costs for families, creating

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Laser strikes on aircraft hit record high in 2023

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Laser strikes on aircraft reached an unprecedented peak in 2023, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recording a staggering 13,304 incidents, marking a 41% surge from the previous year. The surge poses a severe safety threat as high-powered lasers have the potential to incapacitate pilots, endangering the lives of those on board and on the

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FAA halts Boeing’s 737 Max production expansion amid quality concerns

Aircraft & Engines

On Wednesday, January 24, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put a stop to Boeing’s planned expansion of its 737 Max aircraft production. However, the regulatory body granted approval for the return of Boeing’s Max 9 to service, nearly three weeks after a door plug incident during an Alaska Airlines flight. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker emphasised

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Delta Air Lines is of operator of the B737-900ER

FAA recommends visual inspections for B737-900ER door plugs

Aircraft & Engines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended visual inspections for Boeing 737-900ER aircraft due to their similarities with the model involved in a mid-air emergency on an Alaska Airlines flight on January 5, 2024. These inspections should primarily concentrate on “mid-exit door plugs,” as specified by the FAA in a statement. This is the

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The FAA has concluded the inspection of 40 737-9 MAX aircraft

FAA takes stringent measures to ensure Boeing 737-9 MAX safety

Aircraft & Engines

In the wake of grounding 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is intensifying its scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing practices, production lines, and Spirit AeroSystems, a key subcontractor. This move represents a substantial enhancement of the FAA’s regulatory oversight of Boeing and a comprehensive review of potential system improvements. On Friday, January 12, the FAA

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FAA authorises historic commercial drone flights in Dallas

Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption

FAA allocates US$970 million to upgrade and expand 114 U.S. airports

Laser strikes on aircraft hit record high in 2023

FAA halts Boeing’s 737 Max production expansion amid quality concerns

FAA recommends visual inspections for B737-900ER door plugs

FAA takes stringent measures to ensure Boeing 737-9 MAX safety

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