The Latest Breaking News from FAA

Parachute demo at Nats Park causes brief Capitol evacuation

The U_S_ Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed "a probable threat.”

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

FAA to make zero-tolerance policy against unruly passengers permanent

The announcement comes in after a court ruling struck down the federal traveler mask mandate.

Axios · Apr 21, 2022

Mask or no mask, FAA sticks to tough stance on unruly flyers

Violent and unruly airline passengers will continue to face steep fines and potential criminal charges even as rules mandating face coverings fade away.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022

Amazon drone crashes hit Jeff Bezos' delivery dreams

Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes in 2013 and pledged to fill the skies with a fleet of delivery drones that could zip parcels to customers’ homes in 30 minutes. Asked when this future would arrive, the Amazon.com Inc. founder said he expected drone deliveries to commence in the next…

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

Plane passengers who spat at and headbutted crew prompt FAA to propose biggest ever fines for unruly behaviour

Both fines exceed $70,000

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

FAA gives largest unruly passenger fine yet to woman flying out of DFW Airport last summer

A woman who flew out of DFW International Airport on an American Airlines plane last summer was handed the largest unruly passenger fine to date for hitting and spitting on fellow passengers as well as crew members, the FAA said Friday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

Boeing 737 MAX Lands In China Amid Uncertainty Over Model's Return: Reuters

A Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX intended for China Eastern Airlines (NYSE:CEA) subsidiary Shanghai Airlines landed in Shanghai on Thursday, according to flight-tracking websites, amid uncertainty about when the model will resume flying in China, reported Reuters. Flight BOE631 from Guam came more than three weeks after the first 737 MAX bound for a Chinese…

Benzinga · Apr 7, 2022

Centre says it has no data on phone tapping

CIC rules information not exempted under Right to Information Act, Union Home Ministry says records destroyed every six months.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2022

After Times investigation, Congress is moving to curb toxic fumes on airplanes

The airline industry would be forced to adopt new measures to protect passengers and crew members from toxic fumes on airplanes under a bill introduced in Congress this week.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Why Boeing pilot Forkner was acquitted in the 737 Max prosecution

The Department of Justice's prosecution of Mark Forkner, the only Boeing employee charged with a crime after the two fatal crashes of the 737 Max, rested heavily on lengthy instant message exchanges with a Boeing colleague.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022