Federal Aviation Administration Stories
US Lowers India’s Aviation Safety Ranking For Failing To Meet ICAO Standards; Indian Carriers Cannot Increase Flights To US And Will Be Subject To Greater Scrutiny
Indian carriers will not be allowed to add flights to the U.S., and additional checks will be imposed on existing flights.
Here's What The Future Of Insect And Nano Drones Looks Like [VIDEO]
You don't hear as much about them as conventional military drones, but nano drones are the most popular UAVs in America.
Drones In American Airspace: The FAA Selects Six Operators To Test Viability Of Allowing Drones To Fly In America
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced six operators as it looks to allow drones in U.S. airspace by 2015.
American Aviation Infrastructure Crumbling Under Growing Passenger Numbers, Costing US Economy Tens Of Billions Every Year
American aviation infrastructure is grossly under-performing in 2013 and was rated in a recent report as "poor."
Amazon's Prime Air Drone Plan Faces FAA, Senate Scrutiny
Amazon's Prime Air sounds amazing, but the drone-based delivery service is illegal under current law.
Amazon Working On Drone-Based Delivery Service: Aerial Vehicles Known As 'Octocopters' Expected To Deliver Packages In 30 Minutes
'Octocopters' could help Amazon crunch order delivery times, but the technology could take four to five years to materialize.
FCC May Allow Phone Calls On Flights, But Do Passengers Really Want That?
Critics of a new FCC proposal to allow in-flight calls say there's “no demand from passengers and no demand from airlines."
What FAA’s Eased Portable Electronic Device Rules Mean For Passengers
The FAA finally eased its strict rules on in-flight electronics, but what exactly does that mean for passengers and when will it happen?
Federal Aviation Authority To Allow Use Of Portable Electronic Devices During Takeoff, Landing
The new rules will allow passengers to watch video, play games and read e-books -- but airplane mode is strongly recommended.
FAA Panel Recommends Easing Electronic Device Rules On Flights: Here’s What Happens Next
If you hate the FAA’s pesky rules on the use of electronic devises during takeoff and landing, you may be in luck.
FAA Considers Easing Restrictions On In-Flight Electronic Devices During Takeoffs And Landings
An FAA advisory committee is recommending passengers be allowed to use smartphones, tablets and e-readers during takeoffs and landings.
FAA To Consider Loosening Ban On In-Flight Electronics During Takeoffs And Landings
Airline passengers in the U.S. may soon be able to use a wider range of electronic devices on planes, even during takeoffs and landings.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 In Landing Accident At New York's La Guardia Airport, 3 Injured [PHOTOS]
The apparent collapse of the front landing gear on Southwest Flight 345, a Boeing 737, left the plane crippled on a runway.
FAA Sets New Pilot Standards Thanks To Families Of Continental Flight 3407
FAA issued new pilot training standards Wednesday thanks to a tireless campaign from the Families of Continental Flight 3407.
EagleMed Under Scrutiny After Helicopter Crash Kills One In Oklahoma; Third Crash In Three Years
Kansas-based medical transporter EagleMed is under scrutiny after its third crash in three years left one person dead and three injured.
House Votes In Favor Of Allowing FAA To End Sequester-Related Furloughs That Have Snarled US Air Traffic
By exempting the FAA from federal workers' furloughs, U.S. passengers will be spared additional airport delays.
FAA Clears Boeing Company (BA) Lithium Ion Battery Safety Modifications Ending 3-Month Grounding Of Dreamliner 787 Models Worldwide
Federal inspectors will closely oversee installations and tests of new battery safety features.
Is Boeing’s Battery Problem Resolved? US Air Safety Regulators Said Poised To Approve Dreamliner Battery Fix
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner could be back in the air soon, but exactly when has yet to be announced.
FAA: Flight Delays Of Up To 3.5 Hours Begin Sunday, Thanks To Sequester
Fliers could face delays as long as 3.5 hours as the FAA finalizes its forced spending cuts under federal budget sequestration.
Los Angeles Wants Feds To Solve Neighborhood Noise Problems
California politicians want federal intrusion into local affairs.
FAA Orders Inspections Of Boeing 737 Horizontal Stabilizers Over Corrosion Concern
The U.S. air safety regulator said pins that hold the narrow body jet's rear stabilizers could prematurely corrode.
Air Traffic Control Towers Saved From Sequester, For Now
FAA will delay the closure of 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15 amid legal challenges and safety concerns.
Chinese News Outlet To Deploy Civil Unmanned Drones For Aerial Photos
A Chinese news outlet plans to purchase two unmanned drones, reportedly for the purpose of aerial photography.
Sequester Cuts 2013: FAA To Close 149 Towers Starting April 7 Because Of Sequestration
The closures will begin April 7, part of the FAA's plan to reduce its post-sequester budget by $637 million.
Continuing Resolution 2013: Bill Stalls In Senate As Government Shutdown Looms
The latest Washington snag is opposition from a Kansas senator who doesn't want FAA control towers at rural airports closed.
2013 Sequester Cuts: Funding For Food And Aviation Safety Would Be Cut, White House Details State by State Impact
The quality of our food and ability to fly on an airplane without fear are at risk, among other things, under the automatic spending cuts.
Boeing 787 Battery Problem: US Transportation Chief Has No Estimate As To When The Dreamliner Will Be Ready To Fly Again
The agency that grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliner as it investigates battery malfunctions does not know when it will allow the plane to fly again.
Holiday Travel Forecast 2012: 1 In 4 Americans To Take A Road Trip
Here’s some good news for the travel industry, bad news for you: It’s going to be the busiest holiday season in six years.
Senator McCaskill Tells FAA Chief To Fix Electronic Device Rules During Flight Or Else [FULL TEXT]
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is taking a stand against the FAA for aircraft passengers everywhere.
The Fiscal Cliff’s Potential Effects On Your Travel Plans
On Tuesday, the U.S. Travel Association urged the president and Congress to agree on a balanced approach to averting the fiscal cliff before year’s end.