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Boeing 737 MAX 7 And 10 Certification 'Closer Than Ever,' FAA Says

The FAA's top brass weigh in on Boeing's progress.

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Chicago O'Hare Flight Cap Extended To Oct 2027, Freezing United Vs American Growth Race

The FAA's extension has effectively paused the high-profile 'turf war' between American and United.

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FAA Announces $1.776 Billion In Airport Grants To Celebrate America’s 250th

The FAA is prioritizing improving the nation's airports and ensuring that it issues grants quickly and efficiently.

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Here's How The FAA Lets Boeing Sign Off On Its Own 737 MAX Deliveries

This is the story of the 737 MAX and the ODA, a relationship once broken and now mended. Boeing's push to return to its best is making big strides.

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The FAA's New Secondary Cockpit Door Debuted On A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, But Most Planes Won't Get It

Southwest flew the first US flight with a secondary cockpit barrier. Most of the fleet won't get one for years.

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San Francisco Airport Delays Are Now 4X Longer After FAA Banned Parallel Landings

The clocks keeps running out for flyers at SFO.

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Why A US Pilot Retirement Age Of 67 Would Ground Senior Captains On Every International Route

What impact might the change have on the wider aviation industry?

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Delta Pilots Avert Disaster After American Jet Cleared Into Their Path At Boston Logan

Conflicting air control orders cause a close call.

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A United Airlines plane and Delta Airlines (with SkyTeam livery) plane come into land while a United Airlines plane waits at the end of the runway, 2018.
FAA To Introduce “New Flight Procedure” In San Francisco After Banning Parallel Landings

The FAA is working to keep safety high and improve efficiency at SFO.

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Delta Ditching Lie-Flat A321neo First Class? Where Things Stand Now

As Delta's first A321neo with new business class seats sits in storage, rumors swirl that the airline may abandon its preferred Safran Vue design.

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Why The FAA's Pilot Retirement Age Rule Is Being Challenged Like Never Before

New legislation is gaining bipartisan support in Congress.

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Premium Hold-Up: Why Airlines' Luxury Seats & Suites Are Failing FAA Safety Tests

Airlines are being called upon to involve regulators earlier in the design process to provide sufficient recommendations.

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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Certified By Summer & MAX 10 By Year-End, Says FAA Chief

Boeing's CEO said the company is "pretty confident" both variants will be certified this year.

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FAA Says Alaska Airlines Let Intoxicated Passengers Onto 11 Flights, Proposes $165K Fine

Allowing inebriated flyers aboard costs the airline big time.

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Why FAA Pilots Flying The Boeing 777X For The 1st Time Changes Everything

FAA pilots independently review the aircraft as one integrated system.

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The Unexpected Reason Many Airlines Are Struggling To Retain Their Most Experienced Captains Right Now

The 'silver tsunami' is bearing down on commercial aviation as thousands of veteran pilots near mandatory retirement age at the same time.

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FAA Reduces ATC Staffing Target, Aims To Lengthen Work Times For Current Controllers Instead

Despite a 4% increase in air traffic, the time spent on managing air traffic has declined.

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12-Year High: Boeing Records Its Strongest Opening To A Year Since 2014

America's aerospace leader is getting back up to form.

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Boeing 737 MAX & Beyond: The Safety Failures That Forced Aviation To Change

The aircraft type has been subjected to intense scrutiny from passengers and regulators worldwide.

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The Problem Airlines Won't Talk About: Emergency Evacuations Are Failing In 2026

In a recent test, the Federal Aviation Administration noted that an evacuation could last up to 141 seconds.

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