FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX 10 Software Glitch
The FAA determined a software glitch in 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety risk, clearing a path for MAX 10 certification by late 2026.
Oct 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Faces $3.5 Billion Shortfall in ATC Modernization
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford reported a $3.5 billion shortfall for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System, totaling $16 billion for Phase One.
Sep 16, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Pauses Flights into LAX Due to Staffing Shortages
The FAA issued a temporary ground stop for flights bound for LAX on Monday morning due to staffing shortages at the Southern California TRACON.
Sep 15, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Ending Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA has proposed a new performance-based noise standard to replace the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight, enabling future commercial travel.
Sep 13, 20264 min
Regulatory
DOT Rule Exempts Airlines From Cyberattack Delay Costs
Starting October 19, 2026, the DOT will allow airlines to withhold meal and hotel vouchers for delays caused by cyberattacks and nine other events.
Sep 12, 20263 min
Regulatory
Wizz Air, Ryanair Demand NATS Reform After ATC Failure
Wizz Air and Ryanair are calling for urgent NATS reform after a September 8 system failure caused over 1,000 flight cancellations across the UK.
Sep 11, 20264 min
Regulatory
US Treasury Iran Sanctions Target 27 Airlines, Mahan Air
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, to disrupt illicit procurement networks used by the Iranian government.
Sep 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Awards $481M in Airport Infrastructure Grants
The FAA announced $481 million in infrastructure grants across 191 U.S. airports to improve runways, terminals, and overall capacity.
Sep 5, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Air Traffic Controllers Protest Pay and Staffing Cuts
The FAA is withholding a 2.8% pay raise for air traffic controllers, exacerbating morale and safety concerns amid a critical nationwide staffing shortage.
Sep 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
NANTA Challenges Foreign Airlines Over Dollar-Only Sales
NANTA is pressuring foreign airlines to end dollar-only ticket sales, citing NCAA regulations and the exclusion of local travel agencies.
Sep 4, 20263 min
Regulatory
Boeing Pays $3.1M FAA Fine for Safety Violations
Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the FAA for safety violations linked to the 2024 Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air blowout.
Sep 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes AOA Sensor Heaters for 133 Boeing 737s
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive to mandate new angle-of-attack sensor heaters on 133 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 Classic aircraft.
Aug 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
Boeing 787 Nacelle Retrofit Proposed by FAA for 22 Jets
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive requiring fan cowl replacements on 22 Boeing 787s to prevent dual engine shutdowns.
Aug 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Awards AT&T $74.3M Air Traffic Network Contract
The FAA awarded AT&T an initial $74.3 million task order to modernize the agency's air traffic control telecommunications network.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
United Adds 2 SFO Routes as FAA Eases Flight Limits
United Airlines is launching 2 new San Francisco routes after the FAA eased limits, but the carrier postponed 10 Chicago O'Hare routes due to caps.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
Mahan Air Boeing 777s Transferred via UAE Intermediaries
Mahan Air and other Iranian carriers acquired 15 passenger aircraft via UAE intermediaries, bypassing US sanctions.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes A320 Nose Gear Inspections Over Cracking
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive for U.S. Airbus A320 jets to inspect nose gear sliding tubes for cracks, with comments due September 28.
Aug 14, 20264 min
Regulatory
CAAB and GACA Increase Flights to 84 Weekly
CAAB and GACA signed an MoU raising Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia flights to 84 weekly, easing travel for expatriates.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Approves New SFO Staggered Parallel Approaches
The FAA approved staggered parallel approaches at SFO, boosting the airport's clear-weather arrival rate to 40 flights per hour to mitigate summer delays.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Hires 2,000 Air Traffic Controllers in Gamer Campaign
The FAA hired over 2,000 controllers, reaching 94% of its recruitment goal after a campaign targeting gamers to address staffing shortages.
Aug 12, 20265 min
Regulatory