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Congress grapples with FAA funding as travelers' frustration grows
Jun 30, 2023
Some airlines are pinning some of the blame for recent delays on the Federal Aviation Administration.
A shortage of air traffic controllers is forcing airlines to cancel flights to and from NYC
by
Henry Epp
Apr 28, 2023
The FAA has asked airlines to give up precious landing slots.
Staffing shortages are contributing to a chaotic summer air travel season
Jul 5, 2022
The aviation industry’s troubles come down to three problems, one analyst says: capacity, captains and cancellations.
As air rage incidents soar, a no-fly list for unruly passengers gains support
by
Justin Ho
Feb 9, 2022
Most incidents involve face masks, but alcohol plays a big role too.
Telecoms set to launch new 5G spectrum over FAA objections
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 3, 2022
In November, a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration about safety concerns led to AT&T and Verizon postponing the launch.
FAA plans to reduce the time planes spend taxiing on the runway
Sep 30, 2021
In addition to reducing wait times, the FAA estimates this will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How should the FAA regulate commercial spaceflight?
by
Emma Hurt
Jul 26, 2021
The industry's growth raises questions about how the FAA manages spaceports and their impact on surrounding communities.
For public good, not for profit.
Can $8B in grants smooth out U.S. airports' uneven recovery?
Jun 23, 2021
Passenger numbers are bouncing back. But for business destinations and international hubs, the recovery is taking longer.
U.S. approves return of Boeing's 737 Max airplane
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 18, 2020
Airlines using Boeing's 737 Max will have to get FAA approval for pilot training programs and complete required maintenance.
Boeing, FAA failures at fault for deadly 737 Max crashes, Congress finds
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Sep 16, 2020
Those in charge didn't necessarily understand everything about the plane's design or the safety lapses.