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FAA boss: Boeing still must make ‘significant changes’ to improve quality and safety
Boeing still has to make “significant changes” to improve the quality and safety of its airplanes, according to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Whitaker to Tell House FAA Revamping Internal Safety Program
The US Federal Aviation Administration is working to overhaul its internal processes for managing safety risks, the head of the agency plans to tell lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday.
FAA vows to hold Boeing accountable, revamp agency safety program
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell Congress on Tuesday the agency will hold Boeing accountable to ensure the planemaker is building safe airplanes and will revamp its own safety management program,
Boeing still has work to do on safety, FAA chief says
Boeing (BA) isn’t done doing what it needs to do in order to live up to the expectations of the Federal Aviation Administration in the wake of a January door plug blowout. Administrator Mike Whitaker said as much to Congress on Tuesday.
Boeing Will Need Years to Fix Its Safety Culture, FAA Head Says
US regulator to revamp safety programme after Boeing crisis
The Federal Aviation Administration is working to revamp its oversight process after a door plug detached mid-flight on a Boeing 737 Max jet earlier this year, the head of the US agency said on Tuesday.
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Federal Aviation Administration Commits $290 Million For Fourth Parallel Runway
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Letter of Intent to fund $290 million for the Fourth Parallel Runway ...
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FAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets
FAA exceeds hiring targets for the number of air traffic controllers hired in 2024, marking significant progress in reversing ...
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FAA administrator Michael Whitaker testifies that agency hasn’t advised airlines to stop flying to Israel
Whitaker made the admission after being asked by Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) about FAA involvement in the blanket flight ...
FAA chief says SpaceX needs to operate at 'highest level of safety'
Elon Musk's SpaceX must operate at the "highest level of safety," the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said ...
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Nearly 40% of FAA air traffic control systems need urgent updates, GAO reports
Several systems, some which aid in navigation and communications, did not have modernization efforts in place, the GAO said.
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FAA Exceeds Air-Traffic Control Hiring Goals But Shortage Persists
Despite exceeding its hiring goals for the 2024 fiscal year, the Federal Aviation Administration is still dealing with ...
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FAA Fines SpaceX $633,000 for Regulation Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $633,000 fine for SpaceX for launching without a permit in June and July 2023. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker defended the fine and the delay ...
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FAA to fine SpaceX for breaking launch rules, drawing rebuke from Musk
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX $633,009 ... has said he would consider appointing to reduce ...
FAA Chief Defends SpaceX Civil Penalty, Launch Delay
Musk last week attacked FAA leaders saying they were penalizing SpaceX "for petty matters that have nothing to do with safety ...