Category: Aviation

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $250 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airports in 37 States Tuesday, January 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $245.9 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $245.9 million includes 153…

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Austin Airport is First in Nation to Get Advanced Tower Simulator, Boosting Controller Training and Safety Monday, January 29, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the first air traffic control tower in the nation to receive the new modernized Tower Simulation System, which is used for controller training on…

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FAA Halts Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control, Also Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process to Allow Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to Return to Service Wednesday, January 24, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Jan. 5 Boeing 737-9 MAX incident must never happen again. Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing additional actions…

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Updates on Grounding of Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft Wednesday, January 17, 2024 This information is preliminary and subject to change. After taking decisive action to ground 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is now investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices and production lines, including those involving subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems, bolstering its oversight of Boeing, and examining…

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FAA Statement on Recommending Visual Inspections of Boeing 737-900ER Mid-Exit Door Plugs Sunday, January 21, 2024 This information is preliminary and subject to change. As an added layer of safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending that operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure the door is properly secured….

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Ready for the Kickoff: What GA Pilots Need to Know about Super Bowl LVIII Monday, January 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots flying near Las Vegas from Feb. 7-12, 2024, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in effect for Super…

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For the Safety of American Travelers the FAA Will Keep the Boeing 737-9 MAX Grounded Until Extensive Inspection and Maintenance is Conducted and Data from Inspections is Reviewed Friday, January 12, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring Boeing to provide additional data before the agency approves an extensive and rigorous inspection and…

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FAA Increasing Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing Friday, January 12, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — After taking decisive and immediate action to ground approximately 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX planes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced new and significant actions to immediately increase its oversight of Boeing production and manufacturing. These actions come one day after…

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Updates on Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft Monday, January 8, 2024 The FAA has approved a method to comply with the FAA’s Boeing 737-9 emergency airworthiness directive, and it has been provided to the affected operators. The FAA’s priority is always keeping Americans safe. In that spirit, Boeing 737-9 aircraft will remain grounded…

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FAA Statement on Temporary Grounding of Certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft Saturday, January 6, 2024 The FAA will order the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory.   “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can…

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