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Articles tagged “faa”

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FAA Orders Temporary Grounding of Certain Boeing 737 Maxes 

The FAA is requiring inspections of all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a sudden decompression aboard an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday.

FAA Orders Temporary Grounding of Certain Boeing 737 Maxes 

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Alaska Airlines Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet After In-Flight Cabin Panel Blowout

Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 de-boarded relatively unscathed with a large hole in the plane's fuselage. This occurred just days after Japan Airlines passengers safely exited Flight JL516 after a fiery runway collision with a Coast Guard plane. Count your blessings.

Alaska Airlines Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet After In-Flight Cabin Panel Blowout

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Pilot Mental Health: Safety Board Chair Calls for FAA Action on ‘Bureaucratic Nightmare’

Unraveling the "bureaucratic nightmare" that is the FAA's mental health processes will be tough. But NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is firm that it needs to be done.

Pilot Mental Health: Safety Board Chair Calls for FAA Action on ‘Bureaucratic Nightmare’

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Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Fear of career reprisals has many pilots keeping mental health concerns in the closet. The new FAA administrator wants to change that.

Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Airlines

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

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U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey.

U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Airlines

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

Airlines

FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

The FAA doesn't have any time to waste if it's prevent a catastrophic incident in the skies.

FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

Airlines

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

The FAA's mental health committee is a long overdue step to help pilots overcome the many of the issues making their jobs difficult.

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

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U.S. Senate Confirms New FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former United Airlines executive Michael Whitaker as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Whitaker, who most recently was chief operating officer of Hyundai-owned urban air mobility startup Supernal, was confirmed with unanimous bipartisan support late on Tuesday. He is the first confirmed FAA administrator since former administrator…