The Latest Breaking News from FAA

After Whidbey crash, NTSB wants Otter seaplanes grounded pending inspection

SEATTLE — The federal agency investigating the September seaplane crash off Whidbey Island said Monday that its experts have identified a potential cause of the deadly accident and called for similar planes to be grounded until they are inspected.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

Judge O'Connor Rules that the Boeing 737 MAX Crashes Victims' Families Represent Protected "Crime Victims" and Can Seek Boeing's Prosecution

"In sum, but for Boeing’s criminal conspiracy to defraud the FAA, 346 people would not have lost their lives in the crashes."

Reason · Oct 24, 2022

Bleeding edge experimental plane could solve supersonic flight’s biggest drawback

Banning a physical phenomenon associated with your flight style definitely puts a crimp on the commercial development of supersonic engines.

Inverse · Oct 23, 2022

Passengers should fight airline seat shrinkage, says Schumer

Don’t let airlines keep shrinking passenger seats, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

Saudi Culture Ministry to Launch 'Fenaa Alawwal' to Embrace Intellectuals, Creative Talents

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Ministry revealed Monday plans to launch its first cultural center, Fenaa Alawwal (FAA) at the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital Riyadh. FAA is expected to become a cultural and creative hub, offering a wide range of cultural programming, including art exhibitions and workshops. It also aims to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 11, 2022

FAA issues warning about type of seaplane that crashed

Federal authorities have issued a warning about a part of the tail in the type of seaplane that crashed in Washington state’s Puget Sound last month, killing 10 people

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022

Emergency FAA order points to one possible cause of Whidbey seaplane crash

SEATTLE — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning regarding potential weaknesses in parts of the tail of Otter seaplanes, the same type of aircraft that crashed off Whidbey Island last month.

Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022

Airlines Face a Shortage of New Boeing, Airbus Jets

Airlines in need of more pilots and spare parts are increasingly facing another shortage: new jets.

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

Flight attendants to get more rest time under a new FAA rule

The FAA will require airlines to give flight attendants at least 10 hours of rest time in between shifts, the same as pilots, to help reduce fatigue. Current rules allow as little as 8 hours of rest.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2022

US to require more rest between shifts for flight attendants

Flight attendants are about to get an extra hour of required rest between shifts

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022