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United Airlines Defers Boeing 737 MAX 9 Deliveries During FAA Safety Review

In addition to delivery delays, the safety review of United Airlines is further impacting its capacity growth plans during 2024.

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FAA Publishes New AD On 737 MAX 8 & MAX 9 Electrical Fault As Watchdog Calls For Fleet Grounding

In The Foundation for Aviation Safety's opinion, the continuous electrical problems of the Boeing 737 MAX warrants the grounding of the type.

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Boom Supersonic Receives Special Flight Authorization to Exceed Mach 1

Boom Supersonic now has the legal authority to take its XB-1 prototype past Mach 1, the speed of sound. Read on for details.

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With New FAA Category 1 Rating Lithuanian Operators Could Bridge Airline Capacity Gap

While Lithuania has no commercial airlines, the majority of operators based in the country wet lease their aircraft to other airlines globally.

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Whistleblower Report Prompts Closer Look At Boeing 787 Dreamliner Program

Boeing denied the allegations made by the whistleblower, including those related to potential 787 issues.

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FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions

The requirements to ensure fuel tank safety stemmed from the TWA Flight 800 accident in 1996.

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Want To Be An Air Traffic Controller? How To Apply And What To Expect In Training

The application window will open in a few days. Here's all you need to know about the process.

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The FAA Warns Of Delays To Newark & JFK After 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake

An earlier ground stop has been downgraded to a ground delay.

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FAA Committee Targets Pilot And Air Traffic Controller Mental Health Stigma

The latest committee was formed after an a jump-seating pilot attempted to shut down engines of an Embraer E175 mid-flight.

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The Gulfstream G700 Achieves FAA Type Certification

The G700 is now the fastest business jet in Gulfstream's fleet.

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JetZero’s Blended Wing Body Demonstrator Cleared By FAA For Test Flights

The company hopes to fly a full-scale demonstrator in 2027.

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Twin Engined Cessna Turboprop: 5 Unique Features Of The Cessna 441 Conquest II

Despite the last example being built over 40 years ago, the Cessna 441 Conquest II is still regarded as one of the company's best turboprops.

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The FAA Has Issued An Advisory Ahead Of The Total Solar Eclipse On April 8

Many people are expected to travel to areas that fall on the eclipse path.

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United Airlines To Face Increased Scrutiny From The FAA After Recent Events

After several incidents, US regulators are looking closely.

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FAA To Scrutinize United Airlines More Heavily Following Safety Incidents

In the past months, many incidents involving United Airlines have prompted concern from the United States's civil aviation authority.

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When America Flies: FAA Air Traffic By The Numbers

Every day, 2.9 million people fly over American airspace and are carried by over 45,000 aircraft.

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Southwest Cuts Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Expectations Again

Southwest Airlines assumes Boeing will not deliver a single 737 MAX 7 this year.

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