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FAA Updates Cockpit-Control Guidance for Touchscreens, Voice Commands
Draft guidance addresses human-factors concerns as cockpit controls move beyond switches and knobs.
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FAA proposes Boeing 787 fan cowl fix over risk of dual engine shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing mandatory fan cowl modifications on certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners after Boeing…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope14 AugA
Pilot Groups Challenge Falcon Field Landing-Fee Justification
New FAA filing questions Mesa’s financial analysis and raises concerns about displaced training traffic.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 AugA
FAA Orders Rotax Gearbox Inspections
New AD requires inspections of certain 912 and 914-series engines after production omissions were discovered.
AVweb•Matt Ryan13 AugTR
FAA pauses flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will pause flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 23 to support the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race event, as part of the United States’ (U.S.) extended celebrations marking its 250th anniversary of independence. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky13 AugA
Universal wins Brazil approval for InSight
Universal Avionics (Universal) has secured Brazilian certification for its InSight integrated flight display system, extending the avionics suite’s global approval footprint. Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of InSight on the Cessna Citation VII. The certification adds to existing approvals from the US Federal Aviation Administration […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm13 AugH
Skyfly signs LoI with Florida Dept of Transportation
Skyfly Technologies Ltd. announced it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Florida Department of Transportation to operate at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. Skyfly is developing a unique and groundbreaking two seat fixed-wing aircraft that is built to conform to the FAA’s new MOSAIC rules for Light-Sport Category aircraft. Called the Axe, it
JetBlue Receives FAA Certification On BlueFirst Seat, 1st Modified Cabin Expected Next Month
JetBlue’s BlueFirst cabin nears launch after FAA certification clears a key regulatory hurdle.
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FAA Gives AMEs More Authority on Mental Health Medical Renewals
New pathway allows eligible pilots with anxiety, depression and related conditions to receive subsequent Special Issuance medical certificates from their AMEs.
AVweb•Matt Ryan12 Aug
Does The $2.66 Million Seat Inspection On 453 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Signal A New Era Of FAA Oversight?
The 737 MAX is still as safe as ever, but the FAA is being more careful in ensuring that.
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FAA Forecasts 24,600 AAM Flights in First Year
Agency projects advanced air mobility operations could grow to more than 1.6 million annual departures by Year 6.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11 AugTR
FAA Orders Inspections Over Cracking Risk
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered structural inspections of 471 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, targeting potential cracking near a forward service door and adding renewed regulatory pressure only weeks after allowing Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX aircraft. FAA Targets Cracking Risk The airworthiness directive, which takes effect on […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling11 AugA
Severe Runway Incursions Jump 44% in 2025
Overall runway incursions declined slightly, while the FAA reported an increase in the most serious events.
AVweb•Matt Ryan10 Aug
Why The FAA Tells Airline Pilots To Keep Mentally Flying The Aircraft Even With Autopilot On
Despite advanced autopilot capabilities, pilots must always stay focused.
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FAA Selects Air Space Intelligence for $875 Million Modernization of US Airspace Management
AviationNews – The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded software developer Air Space Intelligence an $875 million contract to deploy artificial intelligence platforms across the entire...