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politics1 day ago•6 min saved

House blocks sweeping air-safety push after Pentagon pushback

The House voted 264-133 to reject the ROTOR Act, narrowly failing to reach the two-thirds threshold, and signaling that the push for stronger aviation-safety rules may stall. The bill would have required ADS-B In location-tracking and FAA safety reviews at major airports, with a deadline for most aircraft to install the tech by 2031. Pentagon concerns over cost and national security, along with Republican resistance, helped kill the measure, while lawmakers consider a more limited, alternative ALERT Act that would mandate some ADS-B alerts but with carve-outs. The episode follows last year’s deadly midair collision over the Potomac and ongoing calls from the NTSB for stronger action.

via The New York Times|

#ads-b-in #faa #ntsb

transportation4 days ago•2 min saved

Watchdog Finds FAA Understaffed to Oversee United's Maintenance

A Transportation Department inspector general report says the FAA lacks enough inspectors to effectively oversee United Airlines’ maintenance, with the United Certificate Management Office understaffed for a growing 737 fleet. The audit notes partial implementation of five prior recommendations, inadequate training to assess safety data, and a reliance on virtual inspections when on-site reviews are restricted. The FAA agreed with five of six recommendations, while partially concurring on guidance about postponing inspections; United emphasizes its own safety systems and ongoing collaboration with the FAA.

via Gizmodo|

#faa #inspections #maintenance

politics11 days ago•8 min saved

El Paso Airspace Shut Over Counter-Drone Laser Sparks Interagency Clash

The FAA briefly closed airspace near El Paso after a Pentagon-backed counter-drone laser was deployed without FAA approval, triggering a high-stakes interagency dispute among the White House, DHS, Pentagon, and aviation regulators. The incident exposed fraught safety coordination, questioned the drone-threat narrative (a balloon was shot down, not a drone), and highlighted gaps in how aviation safety procedures are applied to new military technologies.

via The New York Times|

#counter-drone-laser #el-paso-airspace #faa

technology18 days ago•19 min saved

FAA Clears Falcon 9 for Saturday Vandenberg Starlink Launch After Glitch

The FAA has cleared SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to resume flight for a Saturday launch from Vandenberg to deploy 25 Starlink satellites, with a first-stage landing on a droneship. The decision follows an investigation into Monday’s mishap that cited a stage-2 engine ignition failure before the deorbit burn; SpaceX has implemented preventative measures and the mission is set for a 9:05 a.m.–1:05 p.m. liftoff with live coverage at spacex.com/launches.

via Noozhawk|

#faa #falcon-9 #spacex

space-exploration19 days ago•50 min saved

FAA clears SpaceX to fly again as Crew-12 mission is slated for Feb 11

The FAA has cleared SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to return to flight after investigating an upper-stage anomaly, setting up the Crew-12 mission to the ISS for Feb. 11 from Cape Canaveral aboard the Crew Dragon ‘Freedom.’ Four astronauts—NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, and ESA’s Sophie Adenot—will restore the station’s crew to seven after Crew-11’s medical evacuation; the final mishap report identifies a stage-2 engine ignition failure before the deorbit burn and SpaceX has implemented preventive measures before flight.

via Space|

#crew-12 #faa #falcon-9

politics26 days ago•4 min saved

Trump's Decertification Threat to Canadian Jets Sparks Aviation Safety Debate

Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft in the US, a move critics say would politicize aviation safety and could disrupt flights if applied to new deliveries; the FAA would ultimately decide eligibility, while existing aircraft would not be affected. The feud also comes amid Canada’s own Gulfstream certification delays and broader concerns about how certification is handled in practice.

via Business Insider|

#aviation-safety #bombardier #certification

world26 days ago•4 min saved

Trump Threatens to Ground Canadian Jets Over Certification Dispute

President Trump escalated tensions with Canada by threatening to decertify Canadian-built aircraft and impose a 50% tariff amid a dispute over Gulfstream jet certifications; however FAA guidance suggested the move would apply only to new certifications, and experts warned revoking existing certifications would be legally and practically complex, potentially disrupting thousands of U.S.-registered Canadian-made planes and impacting air travel.

via The New York Times|

#aviation #canada #faa

us-news27 days ago•10 min saved

A Year After the Potomac Collision: Grief, Questions, and Aviation Safeguards

One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.

via wamu.org|

#aviation-safety #faa #midair-collision

americas27 days ago•34 min saved

American Airlines eyes Venezuela routes as US opens airspace

American Airlines said it plans to resume daily service to Venezuela pending government approval and security assessments, a move tied to the Trump administration’s push to lift airspace restrictions; the FAA will need to conduct route and safety reviews, and flights are not expected to resume for several months amid broader U.S.-Venezuela tensions.

via Reuters|

#air-travel #american-airlines #americas

politics29 days ago•3 min saved

FAA Overhaul Aims to Accelerate Safety and Sky Modernization

Trump-appointed leaders unveiled the largest FAA reorganization in history, creating a Safety Oversight Office to implement a single safety management system, an Airspace Modernization Office to accelerate NAS upgrades, and an Advanced Aviation Technologies Office for drones and air mobility, while consolidating finance, IT, and HR under the administrator; backed by a $12.5 billion funding down payment and Flight Plan 2026, the plan aims to speed modernization, improve safety data sharing, and expand oversight with no staff reductions.

via Department of Transportation (.gov)|

#advanced-aviation-technologies #airspace-modernization #aviation-safety

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Maine private jet crashes on takeoff as winter storm batters the region

A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine amid a dangerous winter storm; authorities have not yet confirmed casualties or identities, the airport was closed, and the storm is fueling widespread travel chaos with thousands of flights canceled or delayed nationwide.

via BBC|

#aviation-authorities #bangor-international-airport #faa

us1 month ago•321 min saved

Bangor private jet crash prompts FAA/NTSB probe amid winter storm

A private Bombardier Challenger 650 jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, as a Northeast snowstorm reduced visibility. The airport is closed and emergency crews responded; the FAA and NTSB will investigate. The aircraft is registered to a Houston LLC; injuries have not been disclosed as the investigation begins.

via CNN|

#aviation #bangor #crash

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Chicago O’Hare Seizes the U.S. Airport Traffic Crown in 2025

Preliminary FAA data show Chicago O’Hare International Airport handled 857,392 takeoffs and landings in 2025, surpassing Atlanta’s 807,625 and reclaiming the nation’s busiest-airport title for the first time since 2019. Chicago Midway contributed 210,930 operations. O’Hare’s growth comes as it prepares a $1.3 billion expansion, including a new 19-gate Concourse D, due for completion by 2028, underscoring Chicago’s momentum in air travel.

via USA Today|

#air-travel #airports #business

world1 month ago•39 min saved

Burst pipe shuts O’Hare tower, triggering nationwide flight delays

A burst pipe forced the Chicago O’Hare control tower offline, prompting the FAA to implement a nationwide delay program across about 20 U.S. airspace regions and grounding hundreds of flights, with O’Hare departures delayed by about an hour as crews repair the tower and air traffic managers work to clear the backlog.

via Daily Mail|

#air-traffic-control #burst-pipe #faa

world1 month ago•42 min saved

FAA Flags Potential Military Activity Over Latin American Airspace

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines about possible military activities in parts of Latin America that could disrupt flight routes, advising operators to monitor conditions and be prepared to adjust paths or schedules as needed.

via Forbes|

#airlines #aviation-safety #faa