Federal Aviation Administration Stories
Drone Laws In North Carolina Raise Cloud Of Suspicion: Free Speech And Civil Rights At Risk?
A new law tucked quietly into North Carolina's state budget restricts drones for private use but makes exceptions for police.
FAA Issues Drone Warning Video, As Thousands Are Set To Receive Unmanned Aircraft As Gifts
As thousands are set to receive drones as gifts, the agency has issued a video aimed at preventing them from being used unsafely.
Severe Weather Kills 4 In South, Snarls Holiday Travel On Christmas Eve
Deadly tornadoes struck Mississippi on Tuesday, while the National Weather Service warns of severe storms disrupting travel across the U.S.
Shot Down? New FAA Rules Could Scuttle Amazon, Google Drone Plans
Regulations reportedly under consideration would require operators to maintain line-of-sight contact with unmanned aerial vehicles.
In The Wake Of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, Aviation Officials Call For A Global Airplane Tracking System
It would see airplanes that cross oceans using satellite communications to broadcast their locations.
FAA Investigating Use Of Unauthorized Drones Violating Airspace Restrictions Near Stadiums: Report
Authorities reportedly believe the use of drones by amateurs poses a serious threat to the safety of people in crowded stadiums.
Ferguson No-Fly Zone Was Meant To Keep Media Out: AP
St. Louis police had maintained the no-fly restriction was for safety reasons.
FAA Criminalizes Use Of Drones Near Stadiums, Violators Could Face Up To A Year In Jail
The FAA had earlier imposed restrictions on flying aircraft below 3,000 feet and within 3 miles of a stadium, an hour before and after an event.
Two Pilots Die After Planes Collide Mid-Air Over Nevada
An investigation has begun into the crash, which occurred in Yerington in western Nevada, about 60 miles southeast of Reno.
FAA Likely To Reopen Chicago Air Traffic Control Center Monday
Authorities were forced to cancel more than 5,000 flights at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports after a fire on Sept. 26.
Flight Attendants Union Fighting FAA Electronics Rule
The FAA ruled last year that small electronics may be used during all phases of flights. The flight attendants union wants to reverse that.
North Dakota Police Use Drone To Arrest Fleeing Drunk Driving Suspects [VIDEO]
A late-night drunk driving stop ended with drones buzzing over Grand Forks.
Chicago Airport Update: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled At O'Hare, Midway Airports After Fire
The FAA has determined that the equipment at the Air Traffic Control Center outside Chicago is too damaged to repair quickly.
FAA Says Pilots Can Use Surface Pro 3 In The Cockpit
The FAA’s nod to Surface Pro 3 is a boost for Microsoft. The company has all but lost the consumer tablet market to Apple.
Drones, Surveillance Technology Becoming 'Orwellian,' Says Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor
Americans need to be more protective of their right to privacy, Sotomayor said.
Ohio Plane Crash: 4 Killed As Plane Goes Down Shortly After Takeoff From Cuyahoga County Airport
The small plane reportedly crashed shortly after taking off from the Cuyahoga County Airport, located about 17 miles east of Cleveland.
Amazon To Test-Run Drone Deliveries In India First: Report
Amazon might be preparing to test its 'octocopter' Prime Air delivery drones in India in late October, The Economic Times reports.
FAA Restricts U.S. Operators From Flying Over Syria, Says Anti-Aircraft Weapons To Blame
The FAA issued a statement Monday night banning flights over Syria.
FAA Lifts Ferguson Flight Ban: Airspace Was Restricted Following Michael Brown Riots
The FAA briefly banned flights from flying over Ferguson, Missouri, after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
As US Bombs ISIS, FAA Bans Flights Over Iraq By All US Airlines
On the same day U.S. Navy jets bombed northern Iraq, the Federal Aviation Administration barred all U.S. airlines from flying over the entire country.
FAA Revokes Ban On US Flights To And From Israel's Largest Airport
The United States Federal Aviation Administration lifted a 36-hour ban on U.S. flights to and from Israel's Ben Gurion airport.
Delta Air Lines Cancels All Flights To Israel
Major U.S. airlines, including Delta and United, are suspending service to Israel amid fears of missile strikes and safety concerns.
Arizona Plane Crashes Kill 6 People
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transport Safety Board will investigate both crashes.
Before MH17, FAA Banned US Air Carriers From Part Of Ukraine Airspace
The Federal Aviation Authority barred U.S. pilots from flying over Crimea, after armed conflict broke out in the Ukrainian region.
Amazon Asks FAA For Permission to Test Drone Delivery On Its Home Turf In Seattle
The Internet retail giant outlined the state of the program and asked regulators to give it an exemption to drone-testing rules in a letter published at Regulations.gov. The rules restrict flights to six official staging areas in the United States, according to NBC News.
Malaysia Flight MH370 Tragedy Has Forced FAA Regulation Debate But Live Streaming And Ejectable Black Boxes Not Part Of Future
In the two months since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was lost, the FAA has considered a wide range of technological advances.
Body Of Third Victim Found After Virginia Hot-Air Balloon Crash
Tragedy strikes University of Richmond as two respected sports figures perish in accident.
Drunk Drones: Minnesota Brewery Makes World's First Beer Delivery With Unmanned Aircraft [VIDEO]
A video shows an unmanned aircraft successfully delivering a 12-pack of Lakemade Winter Lager to local residents.
When Is A Drone A Model Aircraft? Clash Between Two Government Agencies Hinges On Answer To That Question
Drones will not be used to deliver pizza, but current regulations are lacking as to how they can be used.
Pakistan’s Bhoja Air Crash Blamed On Poor Crew Training, But Is Indian Air Safety Even Worse?
Bhoja’s operations were suspended by the government shortly after the crash.