Federal Aviation Administration Stories
FCC To FAA: Allow Greater Use Of In-Flight Electronics
Why do airlines make you turn off your electronics before takeoff and landing? Good question, says the FCC.
US Drone Track: Interactive Map Facilitates Real-Time Monitoring
Tracking drones in the U.S. airspace has become much easier thanks to the interactive map constructed by the Electronic Frontier Federation (EFF) using data obtained from the Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
2012 Halloween Frankenstorm Leads To Flight Delays At 3 Major Airports
All trick and no treat, the Halloween Frankenstorm has led to flight delays at airports in Newark, N.J., Philadelphia, and New York.
Iowa Air Show Crash Kills Pilot [VIDEO]
The Iowa sir show crash in Davenport Saturday killed one veteran pilot, Glenn A. Smith, when he lost control of the Soviet-era jet he was flying. Video footage from spectators has been released, depicting a giant fireball emerging from a nearby field.
Want To Use Smartphones And Tablets In Flight? The FAA Is Looking Into It
Why do airlines make you turn off your "portable electronic devices" before takeoff and landing? It's a question many have asked over the years, and, while the rule is clear, the answer is decidedly foggy.
Another United Flight Forced to Return To Newark
A second United flight departing Newark in as many days has had to make an emergency landing Sunday morning.
Ayn Rand: Her Economic Views, Backed By Paul Ryan, Would Result In A US Dystopia
Though he denies it today, presumptive Republican Party vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan?s primary economic and fiscal influence was Ayn Rand, an extremely conservative thinker whose flawed economic and social theories were only outdone in perniciousness by her utter disregard for society and the common good.
US FAA Suspends An Airport Traffic-Flow Switch Procedure After Near-Miss
U.S. authorities said Tuesday they had halted for now a traffic-switching procedure at issue when three U.S. Airways flights came too close to one another over Washington's Reagan National Airport last week.
Three Commuter Jets Avert Midair Collision Near Washington DC Airport: Report
U.S. Airways said it will assist the federal officials in investigating a report which said that three commuter jets came close to within seconds of a midair collision at the Reagan National Airport on Tuesday, after air traffic controllers mistakenly cleared two outbound flights in the direction of another plane that was coming in to land.
Conservationists To Use Drones For Protection Of Endangered Species In Nepal
Drones can save lives! Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Conservation Drones will soon be used to save nature and protect endangered species in Nepal, after the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) successfully tested drones for monitoring activities in protected zones.
JetBlue Flight Bound For New York Circles Las Vegas For Five Hours Due To Mechanical Malfunction
A mechanical failure on a JetBlue airliner forced 135 passengers aboard a Las Vegas to New York flight to endure several hours of terror, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to launch a full investigation into the incident.
Nigerian Aviation Experiencing Turbulence, But May See Clear Skies Ahead
In the wake of two Nigerian airline crashes this weekend, it may seem that the country's aviation industry is in a dangerous tailspin. But the broader trends make a different case.
Cabin Door From A Canadair CL600 Lands On Westin Diplomat Resort And Spa's Golf Course In Hallandale Beach
Federal authorities are currently investigating how a door from a private jet landed on a South Florida golf course on Thursday.
New York Air Traffic Controllers Slept On Duty: OSC
The Federal Aviation Administration is being urged to implement stronger oversight of air safety after officials found several safety rules violations on the part of air traffic controllers in New York.
China Building Global Alternative To GPS
China pushes ahead with efforts to create a regional and global alternative to GPS.
Deland Plane Crash: Experimental Amphibious Aircraft Crashes Into Florida Publix, Injuring 5, ‘Everybody Was Just Screaming’ [VIDEO]
A small experimental, amphibious plane crashed into a Florida Publix Tuesday, injuring 5 people and causing shoppers to run into the streets in panic.
JetBlue Flight 191: Co-Pilot Details Clayton Osbon’s Cockpit Rant [VIDEO]
It was clear soon after JetBlue Flight 191 took off from New York's JFK Airport that something was wrong with the pilot, Clayton Osbon. The first officer detailed what happened in the cockpit and several JetBlue Pilot Videos tell the rest of the story.
JetBlue Pilot Clayton Osbon Wanted To Be A Motivational Speaker
JetBlue pilot Clayton Osbon was considered a consummate professional who wanted to be a motivational speaker and was working on leadership coursework. Then came the meltdown.
JetBlue Captain Clayton Osbon’s Meltdown During Flight Under Investigation, Says CEO Dave Barger [VIDEO]
The CEO of JetBlue, Dave Barger, said on Wednesday that the company will investigate the incident on Tuesday where a Las Vegas-bound JetBlue Flight 191 was diverted in an emergency landing to Amarillo, Texas because the pilot, Captain Clayton Osbon, had a meltdown while in the air caught on video by passengers.
Little Rock Airport Renames After Clinton Family: Other Presidential Ports
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission said Tuesday it would honor former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by renaming the airport after the political power couple.
U.S. Space Tourism Set for Takeoff by 2014, FAA Says
The Obama administration is preparing for a space tourism industry that is expected to be worth $1 billion in 10 years, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration's commercial space office said on Tuesday.
Porn Star Alex Torres Claims Sex With Lindsay Lohan While Dad Sleeps [AUDIO LINK]
Porn star Alex Torres, commonly known as Voodoo, claimed he had sex with actress Lindsay Lohan while her dad, Michael, was asleep upstairs.
North Carolina Plane Crash Kills 5 On Board: 'It Was An Intense Blaze'
Authorities say that five people have died after a small plane crashed at an airport in North Carolina, while trying to land.
U.S. Airline Passenger Travel to Double by 2032, Says FAA
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has made the projection that airline passenger travel will nearly double over the next two decades according to the annual forecast it has released.
Faster Flights With GPS Guided Airplanes? FAA Says Yes [VIDEO]
Airports in the U.S. will see faster flights with new GPS navigation thanks to a bill allowing the FAA to spend about $11 billion on air traffic system upgrades. GPS guided airplanes can take off and land faster because of more precise navigation, and the FAA will now have until 2015 to come up with new arrival procedures at the 35 busiest airports in the nation, the Associated Press reported. Airplanes can take advantage of satellite-based navigation to approach landings at a steeper angle, and...
Veterans help manufacturers plug skills gap
Three years ago Gabe Collins was on the front line in Kandahar province, one of the most dangerous places in war-ravaged Afghanistan, conducting search and rescue missions with the U.S. Navy.
Air Travel: 2011 Safest Year on Record
Still haven’t gotten over your fear of flying? Maybe this will help: 2011 was the safest year on record for commercial air travel
Missing Baby Lisa Irwin Timeline: Where is 1-Year-Old After 3 Months?
Lisa Irwin has been missing for three months since her mysterious disappearance on Oct. 4. The 1-year-old's parents, Deborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin, continue to maintain that baby Lisa disappeared from their home nearly a month ago. Her family's Kansas City attorney, John Picerno, said in a statement Tuesday that authorities have new information regarding missing baby Lisa Irwin.
Young Woman Pilot Makes Awe-Inspiring Emergency Landing in Conroe
A 22-year-old pilot hit a power line, knocked over a street sign and had to dodge a car while landing her plane on a Huston suburb street on Tuesday night, and she is being appreciated for the same. Yes, that was a brave act, and she did what was best at that moment. Sarah Chantal Rovner, whose plane engine stalled while in the air, has less than 100 hours flying experience and got her flying license just three months ago. Considering her experience, what she has done is heroic.
Alaska Volcano: Cleveland Ash Plume Puts Airlines on Alert
Scientists are monitoring a remote Alaskan volcano after it belched out an ash cloud that quickly dissipated. Officials said on Monday airline flights over the region had not been disrupted.