The Latest Breaking News from FAA

American Airlines flight forced to divert after crew reports ‘oven issue’

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident

The Independent UK · Apr 14

FAA approves military use of drone-killing laser weapons in US airspace — decision comes after it was decided ‘systems do not present an increased risk to the flying public’

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to give carte blanche approval to the military’s use of laser weaponry to shoot down suspected errant drones in US airspace.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 14

The FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America’s air traffic controller crisis—and offering $155,000 to do it

With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.

Fortune · Apr 13

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Frontier Airlines passenger groped teenage cheerleader after downing 5 vodkas on 2-hour flight, lawsuit says

First in The Independent: Frontier Airlines ‘over-served… and unreasonably supervised’ an already-intoxicated passenger who drunkenly tried to force himself on his teenage seatmate, according to court filings

The Independent UK · Apr 10

3 Low-Rated Stocks With Big Price-Target Gaps

Despite their low ratings, Paramount Skydance, Joby Aviation, and Lucid carry price targets that suggest notable potential upside over the next year.

MarketBeat · Apr 7

Delta’s CEO says AI’s biggest opportunity in aviation isn’t inside the plane—it’s air traffic control

Partly because of air traffic control issues, it takes longer to fly from Atlanta to New York today than it did in the 1950s, Bastian said.

Fortune · Apr 7

Boeing Stock Looks Ugly Now, But It’s an Awakening Giant. How BA Could Be Worth $300 Billion by 2030.

With regulatory overhangs easing, Boeing is returning to growth.

Barchart · Apr 2

FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns

Travelers can expect roughly one quarter of the flights to be delayed by at least half an hour at San Francisco International Airport over the next six months

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Feds charge Texas man with ‘obscene exposure of genitalia’ aboard Spirit Airlines flight

First in The Independent: Christopher Danielle Johnson, 32, is now facing up to 90 days behind bars and a $5,000 fine, according to court filings

The Independent UK · Mar 31