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.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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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.
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How to Avoid Getting Caught Up in ‘Air Rage’
The passenger fistfights seen on viral videos aren’t inevitable. Here are the warning signs and tips on how to dial down the tension.
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United Airlines System Outage Leads to Grounded Flights Nationwide
The airline said it expected additional flight delays through Wednesday night “as we work through the issue.”
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Tensions Flare Between Two Federal Agencies Charged With Aviation Safety
A marathon of recent public hearings highlighted a rift over the investigation into the fatal midair crash in January between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet.
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Boeing Reports Strongest Revenue in Six Years
Although the aerospace company lost money in the second quarter, it built and sold more planes as it recovered from quality crises and a workers strike.