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FAA Says Student Transportation Is Critical to Controller Training
Agency plans sole-source shuttle contract as controller hiring drives higher training volume.
AVweb•Matt Ryan7 SeptFederal Aviation Administration — page 2
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Nearly Two Decades Later, 'We're Gonna Be In The Hudson' Remains One Of Modern Aviation's Most Famous Radio Calls
Bird strikes have tripled since Sully landed in the Hudson in 2009. The FAA recorded a record 24,447 in 2025 despite $400 million in prevention.
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Elroy Air makes first Uncrewed Autonomous Flights under US eIPP program
Elroy Air, a U.S.-based technology developer of autonomous heavy-cargo drones for commercial logistics, defense and rapid response, today announced the completion of the first autonomous and uncrewed flights authorized under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). This marks a historic moment on the way to nationwide
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FAA Fines Boeing $3.1 Million over Safety Violations
It has ben reported that Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration earlier this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) heavily fined aviation manufacturing giant Boeing after the company committed a series of safety violations, including actions that caused Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air emergency in 2024. Hefty Fine In […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas6 Sept
FAA Administrator Blasted Over Refusing Pay Raises For Overworked Air Traffic Controllers
Two senators want the FAA to release controllers' remaining 2.8% raise, but the agency says conditions remain.
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Senators Press FAA Over Controller Pay Raise
Duckworth and Durbin say the remaining 2.8% increase should not be tied to increased controller utilization.
AVweb•Matt Ryan4 Sept
Boeing Now Fixing Cracked Parts On New Air Force One 747-8s Amid $3 Billion In Cost Overruns
Boeing is making steady progress repairing hundreds of microscopic cracks discovered in structural reinforcing members on the two 747-8 aircraft being converted into the next Air Force One fleet, with the news coming from Bloomberg. The repairs involve longitudinal structures known as stringers, which are being replaced under procedures mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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AvTalk Episode 385: “Looking into” that low flypast
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the low Airlink flypast in Cape Town, what’s been lost in the discussion so far, and what the South African civil aviation authority has to say about it. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace as drones play an ever increasing role in the war between Russia and Ukraine. German authorities blame Russia for the recent explosive-laden drone in Leipzig. The FAA is moving to fire a pair of controllers who left the La Guardia tower early on the day of the crash between an Air Canada CRJ and ARFF truck. But the situation isn’t as straightforward as it seems. South Korean officials move to charge seven officials from the transport ministry with falsifying documents after the Jeju Air crash in Muan. And US airlines continue the race to be as premium as possible. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Airlink’s low flypast: video, data, airline statement, South Africa CAA statement * La Guardia Controllers left the tower early * JetBlue’s new first class * American Airlines’ new premium heavy 777-300ER * Chinese airlines swing to losses in the first half of 2026 * Airline Atlas, the new map prints powered by Flightradar24 data Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar244 SeptA
GAO Urges FAA Review Of A&P Testing Barrier
Students in some high school maintenance programs face additional requirements before they can take the FAA’s general knowledge test.
AVweb•Matt Ryan3 SeptA
Boeing’s $3.1 Million FAA Fine Payment Went Undisclosed
The penalty covered 737 production and safety violations cited by the agency.
AVweb•Matt Ryan3 SeptA
FAA Proposes Easing Diabetes Medical Rules
Pilots whose diabetes is controlled without insulin could potentially receive medical certificates directly from an AME.
AVweb•Matt Ryan3 Sept
Boeing paid just US$3.1 million over hundreds of safety violations
FAA says the manufacturer paid the maximum statutory penalty after violations that included two unairworthy aircraft and interference with safety officials
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 SeptAN
Boeing Pays $3.1 Million FAA Fine Over Safety Violations
Aviation News – Boeing has paid a $3.1 million fine to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a series of safety violations, including actions...
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FAA Denies Hawaii Helicopter Operator’s Bid to Resume Ocean Jumps
The FAA has rejected Trident Adventures’ request to resume helicopter “helocast” tours that let passengers jump into the ocean from 10 to 35 feet.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh2 SeptA
FAA Deploys 100th Surface Surveillance System in ATC Modernization Push
FAA has installed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative system as part of an accelerated effort to expand airport surface surveillance.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh2 Sept
FAA Order: First Class Passengers Will No Longer Be Able To Sip Beverages After Pushback
After 35 years since the law was imposed, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will now mandate that passengers will not be permitted to hold onto provided service items, such as paper and plastic cups, during pushback. As first reported by View From The Wing, this will result in less time for pre-departure beverages typically served in premium cabins.