FAA launches probe into airlines over flight cuts ordered during shutdown
More than 10,000 flights were canceled between Nov. 7, when the order took effect, and Nov. 16, when the FAA announced it was lifting all flight restrictions.
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UPS put profit over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
The legal battles stemming from the crash are likely just beginning. UPS was named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed last month accusing it of negligence and wanton conduct.
Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Louisville, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
Federal investigators released dramatic photos Thursday of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed two weeks ago in Kentucky.
Flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made clear last week that flight cuts will remain in place until the FAA sees safety metrics improve.
US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact continues
In addition, nearly 10,000 flight delays were reported on Sunday alone, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks air travel disruptions.
Flight cuts from government shutdown strain supply chain that’s already stretched thin
Logistics companies say consumers shouldn’t expect delays on packages due to the reduction in flights—for now. But they put a strain on the supply chain ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season.
UPS, FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Louisville crash
The crash Tuesday at UPS Worldport in Louisville killed 14 people, including the three pilots on the MD-11 that was headed for Honolulu.
Airline travelers might no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has bedeviled anyone passing through U.S. airports for almost 20 years.
Republic Air CEO Bedford—Trump’s FAA pick—faces tough questions in confirmation hearing
Bryan Bedford pledged to prioritize safety and upgrade the nation’s outdated air traffic control system during a Wednesday hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no Real ID can fly, but with likely extra steps
Kristi Noem, head of Homeland Security, said security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the Real ID deadline hits Wednesday.
Jet operated by Republic Airways involved in wing-clip incident
At least five members of Congress posted on social media that they were on one of the planes—with some saying the incident underscores the need for more airline safety funding and personnel.
Flying air taxis move closer to U.S. takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Tuesday by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
Alaska Airlines cancels flights on certain Boeing planes through Saturday for mandatory inspections
The development came as signs indicate some travelers might try to avoid flying on Max 9 jetliners—at least temporarily.
FAA: Data file damaged by personnel who didn’t follow procedures halted air travel
As the nation’s airspace recovered Thursday, attention turned to the complicated patchwork of old technology and modern additions that make up the aging safety system.
Real ID requirement for air travel delayed again
Postponing the enforcement of the last phase of the Real ID Act will give motor vehicle departments across the country more time to process the new credentials.
TSA expanding use of screeners to help at busy airports
The chief of the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that his agency has quadrupled the number of employees who could bolster screening operations at airports that become too crowded this summer.
FAA clears Verizon, AT&T to turn on more 5G cell towers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it took the steps after receiving details from the telecommunications companies about the location of wireless transmitters.
AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
The companies said they will launch 5G or fifth-generation service Wednesday, but they will delay turning on 5G cell towers within a 2-mile radius of runways designated by federal officials.
Two dead in small plane crash in central Indiana
The plane left the The Leadership In Flight Training, or LIFT, Academy in Indianapolis before 10 a.m. Sunday The academy was founded at by locally based Republic Airways in 2018 to train future commercial pilots and maintenance technicians.
U.S. cuts Mexico’s aviation safety rating, curbing new flights
The downgrade means that U.S. airlines won’t be able to sell tickets on flights operated by Mexican airlines, a setback that will mainly hit Delta Air Lines, which has a partnership with Aeromexico.