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End Of An Era: Why The FAA Just Banned SFO’s Iconic Parallel Landings
There will be no more wingtip-to-wingtip flying over the Bay Area.
Why Pilots Sometimes Land Hard On Purpose
A harder landing often feels dramatic, but it is frequently the safer landing.
Boeing 777-9 Hits Massive FAA Milestone: Is The Long Wait Finally Over?
With this green light from the FAA, Boeing is one step closer to its goal of certifying its long-awaited 777-9 aircraft.
737 MAX 10 Solution: Boeing’s Bold Move To Get Its Largest Narrowbody Certified
The American planemaker is on course to the finish line.
“More Dangerous”: FAA & DOT Reportedly Introduce New ATC Separation Mandate Without Guidance
There is some discussion about this new rule.
Why In The World Did A Boeing 777X Fly To Kona Airport?
The largest aircraft to visit Kona in recent years.
FAA To Mandate Boeing 787 Inspections Following 'Shim Gap' Manufacturing Errors
The mandate will relate to 17 specific US registered aircraft.
JetBlue Ground Stop Lifted After Brief System Outage
The operational halt was in place for just under an hour.
Pentagon And FAA Begin Anti-Drone Laser Testing After Back-To-Back Incidents In Texas
Pentagon and FAA launch anti-drone laser tests after two Texas incidents triggered airspace shutdowns, raising safety concerns for US aviation.
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Is Notorious For Such Challenging High-Speed Landings
The aircraft is one of the most iconic in commercial aviation history.
10% Flight Cuts: Why The FAA Is Stopping American & United ‘Overstretching’ Chicago O’Hare
FAA moves to scale back peak operations at Chicago O’Hare, prompting schedule adjustments as airlines respond to capacity concerns.
Skies Closed Again: US Military Laser Mistakenly Downs CBP Drone In Second Texas Airspace Shutdown
FAA orders temporary flight restrictions after another laser incident.
Pan Am's Long-Awaited Comeback: What's The Latest?
Examining Pan Am's progress towards restarting commercial operations, and the company's chances of success.
The ALERT Act: How Congress Plans To Stop Midair Collisions
The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act, or ALERT Act, aims to address every safety recommendation issued by the NTSB.
Cutting Risks And Delays: Why Reagan National Just Replaced This 1950s-Era System
The airport's air traffic control tower has long relied on this outdated system.
“Insufficient”: DOT Audit Exposes FAA’s Poor Oversight Of United Airlines’ Maintenance
Insufficient staffing to oversee maintenance at one of America's largest airlines.
Boeing 777-9 EIS Nearer As FAA & EASA Qualify First Simulators
The qualification of training simulators for the Boeing 777-9 marks a pivotal moment in the aircraft's path to entry into service.
The End Of DEI In The Cockpit — How The FAA Plans To Enforce Merit-Based Hiring Standards
All carriers are required to prove compliance with merit-based pilot hiring practices.
El Paso Airspace Reopened Following Closure Due To Security Concerns
Passenger, cargo, and general aviation flights are all impacted by the temporary restriction.
