Alef Aeronautics, a California startup, has received clearance for takeoff from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its prototype flying car, known as the “Model A.” This achievement marks a significant milestone as the Model A becomes the first flying vehicle capable of driving on public roads and parking like a conventional car to receive … Read more
FAA decided to establish a safety review team. The committee is being formed to assess the US aerospace system’s structure. FAA will conduct a safety conference in March. Following multiple recent near-miss accidents that prompted concerns about the American aviation system, the acting director of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing a safety review … Read more
A strong winter storm has forced the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights by US airlines. As of 6:00 p.m. ET, 1,019 flights had been canceled overall. 797 flights into or out of the US on Tuesday are slated to be canceled. US airlines have forced the cancel more than 1,000 flights into or out … Read more
A malfunction with the ERAM system forced the FAA to issue a so-called ground stop order. ERAM system at a major regional air traffic control centre in Miami was responsible for dozens of flight delays. During the Christmas holiday season, thousands of flights were cancelled. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that an issue with … Read more
The FAA has slowed the volume of traffic into Florida airspace due to an air traffic computer issue. Around ten arriving planes and ten departures in Miami were delayed over the past two hours. The issue arose after a massive winter storm disrupted air travel during the Christmas holiday season. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) … Read more
A plane crash near the Santa Monica pier leaves one dead. No information was provided regarding the pilot’s condition. The Federal Aviation Administration has initiated an investigation. On Friday, authorities were conducting an investigation into a fatal plane crash on the golden sands of Santa Monica Beach in California. Thursday, the Cessna 150 flipped violently … Read more
Phil Washington is currently the administrator of Denver International Airport. He was nominated by President Joe Biden to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA’s reputation was tarnished after two recent incidents involving Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Phil Washington, the administrator of Denver International Airport, was proposed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday to head … Read more
The U.S. Transportation Department reassigns 16 peak-hour runway timings at Newark Airport to Spirit Airlines. The move “secures low-cost service options for Newark customers,” the department said. Southwest acquired the timings in 2010 as part of a competition remedy. U.S. government on Tuesday reassigned 16 pinnacle hour runway timings at clogged Newark Airport in New … Read more
AT&T and Verizon to be ready to more or less fully roll out their 5G C-band networks by July 2023. The plan, according to the FAA, is the result of collaboration between regulators, carriers, and the aviation industry. It will allow airlines to turn on their equipment in “carefully considered phases”. The FAA complained when … Read more
Drone delivery will be available for “thousands” of things. Amazon does not clarify what kind of items may be bought via drone. Residents will be the first to have Prime products delivered via drone later this year. Amazon claims to be working on technologies that will improve obstacle avoidance on the ground and in the … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration completed a long-awaited evaluation of SpaceX’s Starship rocket programme in Texas on Monday. The FAA stated in a press statement that SpaceX will be required to conduct more than 75 activities to reduce environmental risks before receiving a launch licence. SpaceX requires regulatory permission to undertake additional Starship flight testing and … Read more
After thousands of flight cancellations and delays this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday that it will “immediately” enhance manpower at a major air traffic control centre in Florida to accommodate airlines’ growing numbers of flights to the Sunshine State. “Because representatives said Florida operations will continue increasing past 2019 levels, the FAA … Read more
Her seat on an American Airlines aircraft was duct-taped, and she got a record fine. The FAA fined an unnamed woman $81,950 for attacking the crew and trying to unlock the cabin door mid-flight. The incident occurred in July of last year, but the FAA only announced the punishment on Friday. This is the biggest … Read more
It’s the highest fine ever levied by US aviation regulators for an American Airlines customer who reportedly assaulted a flight attendant, spit at crew members, and tried to open the cabin door mid-flight. An additional $77,272 (£59,360) punishment was handed to a Delta Air Lines customer who bit another passenger after attempting to hug and … Read more
Small unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) will be allowed to fly over people and at night in the United States of America (USA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, a significant step toward their use for extensive commercial deliveries. As per reports, FAA is planning on applying its long-awaited rules for drones, which are also known … Read more
Washington: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has once again warned airlines to avoid Pakistani airspace. In a statement, the US Federal Aviation Administration said that the commercial and the state carriers could be a target of Pakistani extremist and militant groups. According to the details, FAA warns US airlines of possible attacks while they … Read more
