The Latest Breaking News from FAA

Denver airport leader decries 'cheap and unfounded partisan attacks' for sinking his FAA nomination

DENVER — Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington on Monday blamed “unfounded partisan attacks” and obstruction tactics for sinking his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Denver Post · Mar 27, 2023

Los Angeles airport passenger OPENS door of moving plane and flees on deployed slide

A man aboard a flight by Delta airlines bound for Seattle got up and furiously jumped off the emergency door as the plane was taking off from Los Angeles International Airport

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Biden’s nominee to head FAA withdraws after Senate panel stalemate

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration withdrew from consideration in the face of Republican opposition in the Senate, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023

Airlines' summer stress test

It'll be airlines' first big test after a rough December.

Axios · Mar 23, 2023

Off-duty pilot flying as passenger takes over plane after captain becomes incapacitated mid flight

Flight returns to Las Vegas two hours after taking off due to onboard medical emergency

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Vote on Biden's pick to run FAA delayed amid GOP opposition

The fate of President Joe Biden's pick to run the Federal Aviation Administration is in doubt

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Spring break travel expected to top pre-pandemic levels

A forecast estimates 2.6 million air travelers every day through March and April.

Axios · Mar 21, 2023

Flight attendants call for ban on babies on laps after recent severe turbulence episodes

‘The G-forces are not something even the most loving mother or father can guard against,’ says flight attendant union boss

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Editorial: Is it time for a national no-fly list for unruly passengers?

There are places where violence can be particularly destructive. Inside a fuselage jammed with people flying at 600 mph at 30,000 feet is certainly one of them.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Planes in Florida close call were cleared to use same runway

Federal investigators say an air traffic controller cleared one plane to land and another to take off from the same runway in Florida last month

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023