The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane “experienced a flight control issue” on Thursday. More than 15 people were taken to hospitals after it was diverted to Florida, officials said.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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As Shutdown Slows Air Traffic Training, These Schools Are Stepping In
New programs cannot turn out the numbers needed to make up for the controller shortfall. But they hope to have a higher success rate than the Federal Aviation Agency’s official academy.
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Boeing Reports Bigger Quarterly Loss but Sales Improved
The aerospace company was hurt by the delay of a new plane but made progress on increasing production of the 737 Max, its most popular aircraft.
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A Weather Balloon May Have Cracked a United Plane’s Windshield
A United Airlines flight was diverted last week after its windshield was cracked by an object. Now a weather balloon company says it’s “quite likely” their balloon did it.
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Boeing Is Allowed to Increase 737 Max Plane Production, FAA Says
The Federal Aviation Administration raised a production limit that the regulator had imposed after a door panel blew off a plane during a flight last year.
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Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day
The national air space has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the F.A.A. grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.
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Boeing Will Regain Ability to Certify Some Planes From F.A.A.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aerospace company will be allowed to approve some new 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets.
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Runway Safety Bed Stops Skidding Plane in Virginia
The concrete bed stopped a commercial flight that lost control during landing. The safety system slows a runaway aircraft by collapsing under its weight.
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Equipment Outage Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights at Dallas Airports
A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.
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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.