The federal aviation agency plans to form a panel to look into the potential risks posed by a fatigued work force, after a spate of close calls this year.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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Drunk and Asleep on the Job: Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink
A nationwide shortage of controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized work force that is increasingly prone to making dangerous mistakes.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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2 Jets Collide at Houston Airport After One Took Off Without Permission
No one was injured in the collision at Hobby Airport, which came as aviation officials have expressed concern over the regular near misses across the country.
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Senate Confirms Michael Whitaker as FAA Administrator
Michael G. Whitaker, who received bipartisan support, faces the challenge of stabilizing an agency that had been without a permanent leader for more than a year and a half.
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Off-Duty Pilot Tries to Disrupt Engines on Alaska Airlines Flight
The flight was diverted to Portland, Ore., because of a “credible security threat” inside the cockpit, the airline said. An off-duty pilot was charged with attempted murder.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, Officials Warn
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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Air Force Receives Its First Electric Air Taxi
Joby Aviation delivered the aircraft, which can carry a pilot and four passengers, to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing.
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SpaceX Needs to Make 63 Fixes Before Next Starship Launch, FAA Orders
The agency closed an investigation into what went wrong during an April flight of the massive spacecraft that NASA will rely on to land astronauts on the moon.
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Biden Says He Will Nominate Michael Whitaker to Lead FAA
The president’s selection, Michael G. Whitaker, served as the No. 2 official at the Federal Aviation Administration during the Obama administration.
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Air Taxis, Hyped for Years, May Finally Arrive by 2028
Federal regulators released a plan that would allow a new generation of small aircraft to transport people short distances.
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Lawmakers Seek More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National Airport
Dozens of lawmakers are seeking to loosen a law that limits long-distance flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. For some of them, success could mean a shorter commute.