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US audit finds gaps in the FAA’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Finance

The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and the improper use of virtual…

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Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Breaking News

Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems…

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Investigators will detail the causes of the midair collision over Washington

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 · Finance

So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001 that the National Transportation Safety Board isn’t likely…

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FAA investigating after small plane crashes into New Hampshire condominiums

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 · Breaking News

NASHUA, N.H. — A pilot was taken to the hospital with injuries Wednesday after a small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in southern New Hampshire, authorities said.…

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Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 · Finance

Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims’ families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming…

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Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop

November 29, 2025November 29, 2025 · Travel

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial aircraft after an analysis found the computer code…

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Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

November 29, 2025November 29, 2025 · Breaking News

Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on a widely used commercial aircraft, after an analysis found the computer code…

Read more Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 · Technology

An aircraft heavily used by commercial airlines around the world needs a software fix to address an issue that contributed to a sudden drop in altitude of a…

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Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 · Travel

A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn’t expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible…

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Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · Breaking News

A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn’t expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible…

Read more Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Breaking News

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush…

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FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

November 23, 2025November 24, 2025 · Business

Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 other workers will be left out,…

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FAA bonuses given to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown

November 21, 2025November 23, 2025 · Finance

Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 other workers will be left out,…

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FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 · Finance

The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country’s longest government shutdown. Airlines…

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The FAA is ending its shutdown-era flight cuts at 40 US airports, letting airlines return to normal schedules

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 · Finance

The FAA is ending its shutdown-era flight cuts at 40 US airports, letting airlines return to normal schedules Source link

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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 · Travel

Flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6% instead of rising to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are…

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While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 · Business

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at…

Read more While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 · Lifestyle

If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Airlines are scaling back flights at dozens of major U.S.…

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Dramatic videos show the burning UPS cargo plane crash in a massive fireball

November 6, 2025November 7, 2025 · Technology

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Videos from phones, cars and security cameras captured the tragic final moments of a UPS cargo plane as it caught fire and crashed in…

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FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · Travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday…

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