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FAA chief addresses quality practices with Boeing execs

The acting chief of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to discuss quality practices with Boeing executives in Washington.

Top News · Feb 15, 2024

Why flight delays and cancellations could become the new normal, according to 2 former FAA administrators

With uncontrollable factors increasingly constraining U.S. air travel as demand continues to grow, navigating the skies is only becoming more complex.

Fortune · Sep 4, 2023

Delta 'weaponized' mental health rules against a pilot. She fought back

SEATTLE — On Christmas Eve 2016, Karlene Petitt, an international long-haul pilot for Delta Air Lines, received a devastating letter that threatened to end her career.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

U.S. FAA chief confident of finding 'root cause' of China 737-800 crash

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday he is confident the "root cause" will be determined regarding the crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

'It is time to go home': FAA chief Steve Dickson resigns, effective March 31

Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson told staff late Wednesday that he is resigning after just over two-and-a-half years in the post for family reasons.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2022

FAA chief who led agency during 737 Max crisis is stepping down

WASHINGTON — Steve Dickson, who led the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration through a tumultuous period following fatal crashes of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max and the COVID-19 pandemic, is stepping down from the agency at the end of March.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2022

Trump-appointed FAA chief who oversaw mask mandates and 5G rollout resigning

He also oversaw the return of Boeing after 2 fatal crashes that left 737 MAX jets grounded.

Axios · Feb 17, 2022

Lawmakers demand fresh investigation into FAA decision not to penalize Boeing for Max failures

Leading congressional Democrats have asked the Department of Transportation Inspector General's Office to review what they see as the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to hold Boeing accountable for serious lapses that contributed to the two 737 Max crashes.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022