FAA Says It Must Do Better After Midair Washington Collision
The US Federal Aviation Administration said it must improve the way it identifies potentially risky air-traffic situations, ...
US senators blast FAA for failing to act earlier on helicopters near airplanes
U.S. senators on Thursday criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to act for years to address helicopters ...
US FAA to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers this year, keep strict Boeing oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to hire 2,000 air traffic controller trainees this year and maintain strict ...
FAA 'permanently restricting' Washington helicopter traffic after fatal midair collision near DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a "series of steps" it will take to address safety concerns after a fatal ...
FAA issues ground stop for plane departures flying into SEA due to thunderstorms
The FAA issued a ground stop for some planes flying into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to the thunderstorms moving ...
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FAA issues permanent restrictions on Washington helicopter traffic after fatal collision
WASHINGTON, March 14 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is imposing permanent restrictions on ...
FAA to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers amid shortages, tightens Boeing oversight
The FAA is about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels and has about 10% fewer controllers than it ...
FAA bans non-essential helicopters near Reagan airport after crash
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around the ...
Concerns about the FAA's air traffic control system date back decades
Federal watchdogs have raised concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system for decades, an ...
House Democrats demand Pentagon, FAA contain air traffic around Reagan National
House Democrats called on the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration to make permanent changes to the “oversaturated” ...
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Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash
When Congress pushed ahead last year with adding 10 new daily flights to Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, the ...
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FAA Issues Permanent Restrictions on Washington Helicopter Traffic After Fatal Collision
FAA Issues Permanent Restrictions on Washington Helicopter Traffic After Fatal Collision By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is ...