Category: Federal Aviation Administration

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
Boeing’s Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval

The New York Times – Travel:
After years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7, the smallest version of the company’s best-selling plane.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Southwest Airlines Imposes Further Limits on Portable Chargers on Flights

The New York Times – Business:
Starting on April 20, the airline will limit passengers to one lithium battery-powered portable charger per person.
Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away

The New York Times – Business:
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?

The New York Times – Business:
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
The Air Canada Crash: Before and After the Frantic Call to ‘Stop, Stop, Stop’

The New York Times – Business:
How a cascade of seemingly minor events led to the worst runway disaster at LaGuardia Airport in decades.
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier

The New York Times – Business:
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports

The New York Times – Business:
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 7 p.m., according the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries

The New York Times – Business:
The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.
F.A.A. Briefly Halts JetBlue Departures After System Outage

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue flights early Tuesday at the airline’s request. JetBlue later said a “system outage” had been restored and that operations had resumed.