Category: Federal Aviation Administration

LIVE 10:30 AM ET: Gas Stove Ban Narrative Ties to Deeper Agenda; How the FAA Failed

A new narrative to ban gas stoves was pushed suddenly and simultaneously by several major news outlets, leftist politicians, and public figures. Almost immediately, New York Governor Kathleen Hochul announced that New York would begin forbidding gas stoves in new buildings, and other states are weighing on whether to follow as well. Yet, it appears…


SpaceX Starship Booster ‘Probably’ Returning to Pad After Explosion—Elon Musk

WASHINGTON—The Starship rocket booster SpaceX plans to use for an inaugural flight to orbit will “probably” return to its launch mount in Texas next week following a testing explosion on Monday, the company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, told Reuters. “Damage is minor, but booster will be transferred back to the high bay for inspections, returning…


US Watchdog to Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 787, 737 Production

The office of the inspector general of the U.S. Transportation Department will audit the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 production, it said on Wednesday. The watchdog said it would review the FAA’s processes for “identifying and resolving” production issues and “addressing allegations of undue pressure within the production environment.” The…


Aerospace Industry Leaders Warn Against 5G

The CEOs of the two largest commercial jet manufacturers in the United States warned against the deployment of expanded 5G internet in a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. On Monday, Dave Calhoun of Boeing and Jeffrey Knittel of Airbus Americas expressed concern about a plan by Verizon and AT&T to roll out the…


Aerospace Industry Leaders Warn Against 5G Rollout

The CEOs of the two largest commercial jet manufacturers in the United States warned against the deployment of expanded 5G mobile broadband technology in a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Dave Calhoun of Boeing and Jeffrey Knittel of Airbus Americas expressed concern on Dec. 20 about a plan by Verizon and AT&T to roll…


US Attorneys Told To Prioritize Prosecution of Unruly Airline Passengers

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Nov. 24 asked U.S. attorneys to prioritize the prosecution of unruly airline passengers who break federal law as the holiday travel season begins. “Passengers who assault, intimidate or threaten violence against flight crews and flight attendants do more than harm those employees; they prevent the performance of critical duties…


House Panel to Hold Hearing on FAA Certification Reform Efforts

WASHINGTON—A House committee will hold a hearing on Thursday with the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on its efforts to reform airplane certification following two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson will testify at a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hearing nearly three years after a Lion…


Boeing to Pay $17 Million to Settle Plane Production Issues

Federal officials say Boeing will pay at least $17 million and take steps to fix production problems on its 737 jets including the Max. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that the settlement covers the installation of unapproved sensors and other parts on some Boeing 737 NG and 737 Max planes built between 2015 and…


FAA Approves Fully Automated Commercial Drone Flights

WASHINGTON—A Massachusetts company has been granted approval to operate commercial drone flights without a person directing the machine and keeping it in sight. It’s the first time that the Federal Aviation Administration has allowed fully automated commercial drone flights. American Robotics Inc. touted the advantage of its machines as being able to operate continuously without…