The Latest Breaking News from FAA

What’s behind all these cases of unruly aircraft passengers?

Since 2020, the FAA has dealt with a record number of violent and unruly aircraft passengers, levying millions of dollars in fines. What’s going on in the sky and what are authorities doing about it?

USAFacts · Aug 15, 2023

Meet Alef Aeronautics: The Startup Aiming To Replace Your Tesla Or Toyota

With the intention of redefining urban transportation, the business is introducing electric flying cars. 

Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

Chicagoans may see fewer flights, higher fares to New York City and D.C.

The Federal Aviation Administration last week extended a waiver that allows airlines to limit flights to and from New York City-area airports due to shortages in air traffic control staff.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

FAA warns of safety hazard from overheating engine housing on Boeing Max jets during anti-icing

U.S. regulators are warning airlines about a new risk on Boeing 737 Max jets

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

SpaceX fires up giant new Starship booster ahead of test flight (video)

SpaceX fired up its huge new Starship Super Heavy booster today (Aug. 6), notching an important milestone on the path to flight.

Space · Aug 6, 2023

Watch NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet roll out of the hangar (video)

Lockheed Martin released a new video of NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolling out of the hangar at its Skunk Works plant in Palmdale, California.

Space · Aug 4, 2023

Flying Car Gets US Government Approval To Take Flight

A quirky flying car has received legal approval to fly from the US Government.

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

FAA extension on the horizon as legislative calendar shortens - Roll Call

The Senate is running out of legislative days to complete the FAA reauthorization before the current law expires at the end of September.

Roll Call · Aug 1, 2023

New Hampshire beachgoers witness small plane crash into surf, flip in water

A small plane that crashed into the ocean just off a New Hampshire beach over the weekend flipped upside down when it hit the water before slowly rolling back into an upright position

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Who's in charge of Nashville's airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state law

Nashville International Airport has quietly faced an identity crisis for weeks under a new state law, with no clear agreement about who is in charge

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023