Federal Aviation Administration
Unpaid US Air Traffic Controllers Seek Second Jobs As Shutdown Pushes System To The Brink
Hundreds of U.S. air traffic controllers are considering second jobs as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. With no paychecks and mounting bills, the strain on the nation’s aviation safety system is growing. Nearly 13,000 controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are working without pay, causing widespread flight delays and safety concerns. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged Congress to act as staffing shortages worsen across major airports.
29 Oct 2025Boeing makes progress on 737 MAX, but FAA needs weeks to review
The FAA must complete pilot workload management testing and have US and international pilots conduct scenarios before a key certification test flightFAA has received the 'final software load' and 'complete system description' of revisions to the plane, which was grounded after two fatal crashes
2 min read22 Oct 2019Boeing seeking to cut scope, duration of some physical tests for new aircraft, say officials
Boeing’s engineers will cut hours off airborne testing by using computer models to simulate flight conditionsCurrent regulations allow planemakers to use physical testing and analysis to demonstrate compliance
4 min read16 Jun 2019US issues warning on airspace near Gulf as Iran tensions simmer
The warning came amidst 'heightened military activities and increased political tensions in the region' which present an increasing risk to US civil aviation operationsEarlier this week, the US pulled some diplomatic staff from its Baghdad following weekend attacks on 4 oil tankers in the Gulf
1 min read18 May 2019Grounded Max jets could contribute to higher summer fares
Travel-data firm Hopper said that it expects the average domestic round trip in May will cost $236, 7% more than a year ago, and keep rising in JuneThe grounding of Max jets will leave other planes more crowded
3 min read2 May 2019Google wins US approval for radar-based hand motion sensor
The FCC said the decision will serve the public interest by providing for innovative device control features using touchless hand gesture technology.
2 min read3 Jan 2019Donald Trump's personal pilot meets key quality for aviation chief's job: loyalty
Donald Trump's personal pilot John Dunkin, whom the US president has talked up at White House meetings, is among a small group being considered for chief of the Federal Aviation Administration
3 min read28 Feb 2018Small consumer drones unlikely to cause head injury, study says
The study says the small, popular drones flooding the commercial market are unlikely to cause severe head injuries if they fall out of the sky and strike people
2 min read16 Sep 2017SpaceX gets FAA licence to resume rocket launches on Monday
US Federal Aviation Administration says Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company has been cleared to resume flying following a launch pad explosion four months ago
1 min read9 Jan 2017Air passengers with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 face fines in US
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 won't be allowed aboard passenger or cargo aircraft even if they've been shut off, says FA A
4 min read15 Oct 2016