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FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts

The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

FAA Acknowledges Oversight Failures In Boeing Manufacturing Problems

FAA acknowledges oversight lapses with Boeing, implements proactive measures, and restricts production. Ongoing investigations on Boeing's manufacturing pr...

Top News · Jun 14, 2024

The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Lawmakers question FAA's resolve amid Boeing investigations - Roll Call

Congress is questioning whether the regulatory oversight of aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been too lenient.

Roll Call · Apr 23, 2024

With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers

Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as two recent close calls on runways add to concerns about aviation safety.

WEKU · Apr 22, 2024

10 things not to miss at the Goodwood Members' Meeting

The great and good of historic racing will descend on Goodwood Motor Circuit this weekend for its first major event of the year.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2024

United Airlines says federal regulators will increase oversight of the company

The move follows a series of recent issues at the airline, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one jet, an engine fire and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.

WEKU · Mar 23, 2024

How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline

The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door plug tore off a 737 Max 9. Things have compounded from there.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2024

The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix quality control issues. Critics say they run deep

Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality control issues, the FAA said Wednesday. Critics say those problems go far beyond the door plug that blew off a 737 Max in midair last month.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

Boeing ousts the head of its troubled 737 Max program after quality control concerns

The Boeing executive who oversaw the troubled 737 Max program, Ed Clark, has left the company. It's part of a broader management shakeup after a door plug panel blew off a jet in midair last month.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2024