The Latest Breaking News from FAA

Man cited after landing helicopter in Grand Teton National Park and settling down for a picnic

It wasn't the pilot's first run-in with the law

Advnture · Jul 10, 2023

FAA bills would launch drones to fight wildfires - Roll Call

Lawmakers are considering FAA reauthorization bills that would clear the way for drones to be used in fighting wildfires.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023

6 people killed in plane crash near Southern California airport

LOS ANGELES — Six people were killed early Saturday when their plane crashed near French Valley Airport in Riverside County, the second deadly crash in the area in the last four days.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2023

Investigation: South Florida’s smaller airports top the country in lead emissions, but nearby residents remain unaware

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- George Koren loves the Pembroke Pines home he has lived in for 48 years, just across the fence from North Perry Airport.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023

Coco Gauff May Need a Reset After Upset Loss at Wimbledon

The back-and-forth matchup between No. 7 Gauff and Sofia Kenin was a highlight during the first round of the women’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5, 2023

Back to the Future style flying cars approved for test flights by US government

Alef, a California-based aeronautics company, Is now allowed to fly cars in limited locations after receiving a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

Commentary: If we don’t take action on TSA and airport staff shortages, summer travel will be a nightmare

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sounded off last week, focusing his ire on the Federal Aviation Administration after thunderstorms were deemed the cause of the cancellation of thousands of U.S. flights last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. While Kirby blamed airport staffing issues, the FAA said staffing limitations did not play…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

Flying car prototype gets green light in the US

The FAA has approved a prototype flying car design for testing in the US

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023

Up first briefing: Supreme Court and 2024 elections; French protests; Twitter limits

How will the recent Supreme Court rulings affect presidential campaigns? Protests over the police killing of a French teen raged for nearly a week. Elon Musk limits how many Tweets users can read.

WEKU · Jul 3, 2023

ZOOM ZOOM: The World’s First Flying Car Has Just Been Approved For Take Off

The world's first ever flying car has been approved for take-off with experts believing they could be here by 2025.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 3, 2023