Federal Aviation Administration Stories
FAA Pilot Fatigue Rule is a ‘Landmark Safety Achievement’
Airline pilots will fly shorter shifts and get longer periods of rest under new rules the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized Wednesday in a landmark effort to prevent potentially dangerous fatigue.
Plane Crash on New Jersey I-287: Wreckage Spans Half a Mile [PHOTOS]
A devastating plane crash on New Jersey's I-287 left five dead in a business trip turned sour. What's more is that for a small plane, the wreckage was huge.
NJ Socata TBM-700 Plane Crash on I-287 Possibly Caused by Icing [AUDIO]
A Socata TBM-700 plane crash on Interstate 287 in Morris Township, New Jersey that killed five people could have been caused by icing, according to reports.
Greenhill bankers killed in plane crash
Greenhill & Co Inc said two managing directors were believed killed in a crash of a private plane on a busy New Jersey highway on Tuesday.
Texas Plane Crash: 5 Killed in Third Crash in 24 Hours [VIDEO]
A family of five including two small children were killed late last night when the pilot's single-engine plane crashed on its way from Atlanta, Ga. to Waco, Texas. Though officials have no word on what caused the fatal accident, the third reported U.S. plane crash in 24 hours, stormy weather and heavy snows may have been responsible.
New Jersey Plane Crash Interstate 287: Cause Speculated; 5 Possibly Dead: Report
The small plane that crashed on Interstate 287 in Harding, New Jersey, near exit 33 on Tuesday, has resulted in three confirmed deaths, according to the New Jersey State Police Twitter feed. It also reports that there may be one or two more possible deaths.
Boeing Dreamliner Hits Delivery Delay
The airline, the first operator of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, said in a statement on its Web site last week that a productivity reason is being given for the delay in delivery. All Nippon said it will delay Dreamliner service between Tokyo and Beijing and between Tokyo and Frankfurt as a result.
Why Airlines Make You Turn off Phones
While the rule may be clear as day, the answer is decidedly foggy.
5 Killed in a Tourist Helicopter Crash Near Las Vegas
A chopper carrying tourists on a luxury sunset tour of the Las Vegas Strip and the Hoover Dam crashed into a mountainside surrounding Lake Mead, killing the pilot and four passengers on board, reported Associated Press.
3 Women Kicked Off AirTran Flight Are Victims of 'Bully' Flight Attendant
Three women kicked off of an AirTran flight say a bully flight attendant is to be blamed, slamming the airline for hiring the unbalanced man in the first place. The women were ignored, bullied and eventually booted off the plane for asking the attendant not to manhandle their bags and to help one fix a broken seat.
American Airlines: Alec Baldwin was ‘Extremely Rude’
Alec Baldwin was kicked off the plane for being extremely rude, according to a statement released by American Airlines Wednesday afternoon.
Was Model Lauren Scruggs' Tragic Accident the Pilot’s Fault?
Model and fashion blogger Lauren Scruggs, 23, is responsive and making a slow recovery after suffering severe injuries to her face, shoulder and left hand caused by accidentally walking into a small airplane propeller. Aviation Consultant John Nance thinks, Kurt Richmond, the pilot may have been at fault.
FAA Head Randy Babbitt Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest
Randy Babbitt, head administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, handed in his resignation Tuesday following charges of driving under the influence in Fairfax, Va. on Dec. 3.
Stars vs. Airlines: The Autumn of Celebrity Air Rage
Featuring: Alec Baldwin, John Rich, Gerard Depardieu, Billie Joe Armstrong, Leisha Hailey, Michael Colyar and Whitney Houston.
Model Lauren Scruggs Responsive and Speaking After Propeller Accident, Say Parents
Fashion model and online blogger Lauren Scruggs, 23, is responsive and making a slow recovery according to a statement made by her parents Tuesday. Scruggs, from Plano, Texas, suffered severe injuries to her face, shoulder and left hand, after accidentally walking into a spinning airplane propeller late Saturday.
Model Lauren Scruggs, 23, Walks into Plane Propeller, Loses Hand
Fashion model and online blogger Lauren Scruggs, 23, lost her hand and suffered severe injuries to her face and should after she accidentally walked into a spinning airplane propeller late Saturday.
FAA Head Gets DWI: Randy Babbit Caught Drinking and Driving
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been charged with DWI after police caught the 65-year-old Babbit driving on the wrong side of the road Saturday night. Last month, limited funding threatened once again to shut down the FAA's operations, and Babbit's arrest is unlikely to push Congress to extend funding for the agency.
Amazon Executive Tom Phillips Killed in Plane Crash
Two people were killed in a plane crash, one an executive at Amazon, on Saturday night in Michigan. The two men on board, Tom Phillips, a general manager at Amazon.com's Web Services, and the pilot Joe Pann, both died in the crash.
United Continental Gets FAA Approval to Operate as Single Airline
United Continental wins the FAA's green light to operate as a single airline.
Santa Ana Winds Lead to Los Angeles Power Outages, Delays
Widespread Santa Ana winds, the strongest in five to ten years, pounded Southern California Wednesday night into Thursday, causing power outages for thousands and delays in the Los Angeles area.
American Airlines bankruptcy won't hurt flyers... now
American Airlines passengers should not expect any near-term changes after the airline filed for bankruptcy, but the filing may affect their future plans.
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American Airlines bankruptcy won't hurt flyers... now
Supreme Court Docket: After Break, Justices to Hear Key Business, Privacy Cases
After the Thanksgiving break, justices will return to several cases involving broadcasters, pharmaceutical companies and investors.
Arizona Plane Crash Possibly Killed 6 on Board; 3 Presumed to be Children
Six people who were on board a small twin-engine plane that crashed in Arizona on Wednesday in the remote area of the Superstition Mountains appear to have been killed, authorities said. Three of the people presumed dead were believed to be children.
Thanksgiving Travel: Stormy Weather Dampens the Turkey Day Pilgrimage
This year's Thanksgiving travel forecast: stormy weather!
Marijuana Found on Plane With no Pilot Aboard Near Houston
A plane with no pilots on board carrying an unspecified quantity of marijuana has landed at the Houston Executive Airport Monday night.
Another FAA Shutdown? Key Senator Warns of the Possibility
Chairman of the Senate's Science and Transportation Committee, Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), warned that if the government does not pass the FAA bill soon, another shut down is possible.
Who's Really Flying Your Plane?
After Continental Flight 3407 (operated by Colgan Air) crashed in 2009, the U.S. government took a hard look at the aviation industry's regional carriers. But what has changed since then? The answer may surprise you.
Alex Torres, Hope Howell Skydiving Sex Video: No Violation of Rules, Says FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has found that a pilot involved in a skydiving sex stunt over Taft did not violate FAA regulations, agency spokesman Ian Gregor said in an email Friday
Alex Torres Skydiving Sex Stunt Will Go Unpunished: FAA [VIDEO]
Porn star/skydiving instructor was fired, but he didn't break any laws