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The Latest Breaking News from FAA

What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions

Do more U.S. airports need control towers

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Senate Commerce Committee Subpoenas Massport Over Migrant Sheltering

Sen. Ted Cruz issues a subpoena to Massport for sheltering migrants at Boston Logan Airport, raising concerns about violating FAA grant conditions.

Explosion of Starship Flight 7 traced to fires in rocket's 'attic,' SpaceX says

SpaceX has finished its investigation into what went wrong on the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, which ended with a dramatic explosion.

Space · Feb 24, 2025

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Elon Musk's Email Mandate Sparks Controversy Among Transportation Employees

Elon Musk's request for DOT employees to list accomplishments by Monday raises concerns among FAA air traffic controllers.

Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm

Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025

FAA Air Traffic Controllers Face Unnecessary Distraction Amid Staff Shortages

FAA air traffic controllers face challenges with email request amidst workforce shortages and infrastructure issues.

Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’

Despite assurances from transport secretary Sean Duffy that none of the 400 FAA staff let go were critical safety personnel, industry experts disagree

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

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Delta Air Lines Responds To Misleading Assertions About Flight Crew

Delta Air Lines responds to rumors and clarifies crew qualifications after Flight 4819 crash. No fatalities, injured passengers discharged, compensation of...

Spacex Engineers Join FAA To Modernize Air Traffic Control

SpaceX engineers collaborate with FAA to enhance US air traffic control for safety and efficiency.

Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows

Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year

The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2025

FAA Job Cuts Raise Concerns About Aviation Safety

FAA layoffs affecting safety roles raise concerns in the aviation industry. Impact on air travel safety and operational efficiency under scrutiny.

Delta offers $30,000 to passengers in Canada plane flip – ‘no strings attached’

Plane caught fire and flipped at Toronto’s Pearson airport, hospitalizing 21 of 80 people onboard

The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2025

Delta offers Toronto crash passengers $30,000 ‘no strings attached’ as some retain lawyers

The airline said that the payment offer comes with ‘no strings attached’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Two Dead In Midair Collision At Arizona Airport

Tragedy at Marana Regional Airport as two planes collide, resulting in fatalities. Investigations ongoing.

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

FAA Acknowledges Firing Employees, Ensures Safety Critical Functions Retained

FAA terminated probationary employees, SpaceX team assisting with aviation safety challenges.

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

Senator Calls For Reversal Of FAA Firings Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Blumenthal calls for reversal of FAA firings to prioritize aviation safety post safety incidents.

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

FAA Acknowledges Firing Probationary Employees, Ensures Flight Safety Unaffected

Debate ensues as Trump Administration terminates probationary FAA employees, raising concerns over flight safety impact.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Washington D.C. plane crash victim’s wife files claims against Army, FAA for $250 million

Crash victim Casey Crafton was married for sixteen years and a father to three sons

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The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Two people dead after two planes collide mid-air in Arizona

The airport did not have an air traffic control tower, the FAA said

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

Fatal Midair Collision At Arizona Regional Airport

Tragic midair collision at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona results in loss of life. FAA and NTSB investigating the incident.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Jobs cut at the FAA helped support air safety, a union says

A union says jobs eliminated at the Federal Aviation Administration had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Victim's family files $250M in legal claims against FAA, Army over DC aircraft crash

The wife of a Connecticut man who died in last month’s collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter in Washington, D

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

White House Press Secretary Criticizes Senator Schumer's Aviation Claims

White House press secretary disputes Senator Schumer's claims blaming Delta airliner crash on Trump's actions, emphasizing ongoing investigation and Canadi...

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

Former FAA Employee Raises Concerns Over Mass Firings

Concerns raised over mass firings in federal government impacting public safety and national security. Former FAA employee disputes administration's claim ...

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Musk helped fire hundreds of FAA workers. Now, his SpaceX employees could fill the void

The move to bring in more experts within Musk’s circle follows the Trump administration’s decision to fire hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration personnel

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