The DOT Secretary's roadmap for revamping the U.S. air traffic management system did not touch on equipping aircraft to take advantage of the new technology.
American has opened an Office of Continued Care and Outreach as it shifts to a “longer-term” response following the Jan. 29 crash of American Eagle Flight 5342.
Enstrom has been unable to access its home market since the FAA in April 2020 mandated crash-resistant fuel systems for all aircraft built and sold in the U.S.
The board’s recommendations, made public March 11, call on the FAA to prohibit helicopter operations east of Reagan National (DCA) when Runway 15/33 is in use.
As timelines stretch and the reality of the FAA’s aircraft type certification process fully sets in, the UAM market leaders are determined to not lose momentum.
Only three of the 132 FAA technical employees fired by the agency in mid-February under orders from the Trump administration have been reinstated to their jobs.
The new U.S. administration plans to “supercharge” the hiring of air traffic controllers as lawmakers prepare to scrutinize related infrastructure and staffing.
The commercial jet was within seconds of touching down on Runway 31C when it accelerated and climbed over the Challenger; the NTSB and FAA are investigating.
The aircraft-maker’s much-anticipated production rate increases on its key programs remain tied to quality improvement targets that appear to be in sight.
