Tag: Federal Aviation Administration
US seeks to fine Air Canada $25.5 million over slow refunds
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it is seeking to fine Air Canada about $25.5 million for what it termed extreme delays...
Federal authorities investigate small plane crash in Indiana
DARLINGTON, Ind. — Federal authorities investigated Sunday after a single-engine plane carrying two people from a flight school crashed in central Indiana.
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FAA safety official retires; was criticized over Boeing jet
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that its top safety official will retire at the end of June. Ali Bahrami had come under sharp...
Buttigieg urges travelers to respect mask mandates on planes
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday urged travelers to respect flight attendants and other crew members who enforce federal mask mandates on...
FAA questions lead to new halt in deliveries of Boeing plane
CHICAGO — Boeing has again halted deliveries of its 787 jetliner after federal regulators asked for more information about production flaws, including small gaps...
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.
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Firefighting helicopter with 4 aboard crashes in Florida
LEESBURG, Fla. — A firefighting helicopter with four people on board crashed Tuesday near an airport in central Florida, officials said.
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US cuts Mexico’s aviation safety rating, curbing new flights
U.S. regulators have downgraded Mexico's aviation safety rating, a move that prevents Mexican airlines from expanding flights to the United States just as travel...
Union chief says flight attendant lost 2 teeth in assault
DALLAS — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was assaulted by a passenger and lost two teeth in the attack last weekend, according to a...
Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes
WASHINGTON — Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the...