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FAA closes helicopter route near D.C. airport

FAA closes helicopter route near D.C. airport after fatal crash

The Federal Aviation Administration is permanently halting non-essential helicopter operations near Reagan National Airport in D.C., the agency announced Friday. The big picture: The closure comes after the National Transportation Safety Board's urgent recommendation earlier this week,

The Washington Post on MSN · 4h

FAA permanently shuts helicopter route where Black Hawk struck airliner

The closure comes after crash investigators said there was a history of safety risks near the busy airport that had gone unaddressed.

Reuters on MSN · 7h

FAA issues permanent restrictions on Washington helicopter traffic after fatal collision

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is imposing permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around Washington's Reagan National Airport and eliminating helicopter and passenger jet mixed traffic.

FAA, 787 and Boeing

The Seattle Times · 19h

FAA proposes inspections for ‘excessive gaps’ in Boeing’s 787

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed directive Thursday to require inspections of Boeing 787s for "excessive gaps" in the front of the jet.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

FAA Proposes Inspections on Boeing 787 Dreamliner Nose Component

The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed a directive to require inspections of a key structural component at the nose of Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner.

AirlineGeeks on MSN · 19h

FAA Calls for New 787 Inspections

Errors in forward pressure bulkhead assembly and installation could ‘adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane,' the agency said.

Musk, FAA and Starlink

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Watchdog requests probe into FAA business with Musk’s Starlink

A watchdog group has asked the Transportation Department’s inspector general to investigate whether the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) business with Elon Musk’s Starlink violates conflict of interest laws.

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Musk Faces Complaint Over Efforts to Get FAA to Drop Verizon, Use Starlink

A legal group alleges that Elon Musk 'corrupted FAA’s business relationship with Starlink' and is urging the inspector general's office to investigate. SpaceX has denied any wrongdoing.

Forbes on MSN · 1d

Elon Musk Hit With First Formal Conflict Of Interest Complaint Over FAA-Starlink Deal

Musk has long faced concerns about his Trump administration work posing a conflict of interest with his private companies.

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FAA Bars ‘Nonessential’ Helicopters at Reagan Airport, Deploys AI for More Analysis

FAA makes sweeping changes at one of the nation’s busiest airports after the National Transportation Safety Board urged ...

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The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

W hen Musk and his allies turned their attention to the FAA last month, they identified a problem: The communications ...

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FAA employee caught helping minority air traffic controller candidates cheat their way to a job

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee was caught helping minority air traffic controller candidates cheat their way to a job. Navy veteran Shelton Snow, a top figure […] ...

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FAA Seeks to Modernize Flight School Regulations

The FAA is soliciting comments from the aviation public as it seeks to modernize Part 141 regulations covering pilot flight ...

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Transportation Sec. Duffy lays out 10 ways the FAA is working to upgrade air traffic control and make flying safer

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy listed things like using AI to comb through safety reports and replacing old floppy disks ...

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DEI hiring practices at FAA under spotlight in light of air traffic controller cheating scandal

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an investigation after a report alleged that an air traffic operations supervisor helped minority candidates cheat on entrance exams. Duffy reposted a […] ...

Are DOGE layoffs hitting the FAA? What to know and how it could affect flights.

A deadly 2023 Utah plane crash was likely caused by the pilot, a North Dakota lawmaker, becoming disoriented while taking off ...

FAA Workers Return to Office to Discover Lead in Their Water

After the Federal Aviation Administration’s antiquated air-traffic control systems attracted widespread attention in recent ...

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