FAA Awards $523M in Airport Infrastructure Grants
The FAA awarded $523 million across 332 grants in 43 states to modernize runways, terminals, and taxiways under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Regulatory
Texas Southern University Adds Diamond DA42 to Flight Fleet
Texas Southern University has acquired a new Diamond DA42 to bolster its aviation program and support student training for the ATP rating.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Airlines
United Airlines Mandates Headphones or Face Permanent Ban
United Airlines updated its Contract of Carriage to mandate headphone use for all personal media, threatening permanent bans for non-compliant passengers.
Jun 7, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines Passenger Sues Over In-Flight Assault
An American Airlines passenger is suing a fellow traveler for $225,000 following an alleged physical assault on a flight from Charlotte to Memphis.
Jun 6, 20263 min
Safety
Global Aerospace SM4: The Science of Aviation Sleep Banking
Global Aerospace's SM4 program explores sleep banking as a proactive strategy to mitigate fatigue and maintain performance for aviation professionals.
Jun 6, 20263 min
Safety
Boeing to Open Everett 737 MAX Assembly Line July 6
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced a new Everett, Washington assembly line to boost 737 MAX production to 52 aircraft monthly by early 2027.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Manufacturing
FAA Imposes No Drone Zones for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The FAA is enforcing strict No Drone Zones for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with violators facing up to $100,000 in fines under the new DETER program.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
Beta Technologies ALIA Takes Flight in FAA Testing Program
Beta Technologies' all-electric ALIA aircraft has begun flight testing as the firm pursues FAA certification for its eVTOL and eCTOL variants.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Manufacturing
FAA Faces Pressure Over DCA Mid-Air Collision Safety Rules
Regulators face demands to mandate ADS-B In technology following the 2025 DCA mid-air collision that killed 67 people near the airport.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing 777X and 737 MAX Delivery Delays Extend into 2027
Boeing faces a 2027 delivery pushback for the 777X as the FAA prioritizes 737 MAX certification, impacting fleet plans for major carriers like Emirates.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Manufacturing
AVFlight Opens New Hangar at Coleman Young Airport
The first new facility at Coleman Young Municipal Airport in 60 years has opened, marking a significant step in the airport's ongoing revitalization.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Orders Embraer Phenom 300 Tail Inspections
The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive for 50 US-registered Embraer Phenom 300 jets to inspect horizontal stabilizer backlash.
Jun 4, 20263 min
Safety
United Takes Delivery of First A321XLR for Fleet Modernization
United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a key milestone in its strategy to replace aging Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Airlines
JetBlue A321neo in Near Miss at Fort Lauderdale
A JetBlue flight executed an evasive maneuver near Fort Lauderdale after a midair encounter with an uncommunicative aircraft at 5,000 feet.
Jun 4, 20263 min
Safety
United Airlines Receives First iMTOW Boeing 787-9
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with an Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight, boosting payload and range for long-haul routes.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Frontier Airlines Diverted After Passenger Rampage
A Frontier Airlines flight was diverted to Miami after a passenger attempted to open emergency exits and breach the flight deck on Sunday.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Safety
FNL Begins $20.6M Runway Widening for Commercial Service
Northern Colorado Regional Airport has launched a $20.6 million project to widen its main runway to 150 feet to support future scheduled commercial...
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airports
FAA Targets Spirit Airlines Slots for LCC Auction at LGA
The FAA seeks to auction 22 Spirit Airlines slots at LaGuardia to a low-cost carrier to preserve market competition and prevent legacy carrier dominance.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
Boeing Cleared to Raise 737 MAX Output to 47 Monthly
The FAA has approved an increase in Boeing 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft per month following a successful safety and quality capstone review.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Manufacturing
FAA Awards $60M to MIA and FLL for Infrastructure Upgrades
The FAA awarded $60.5 million in grants to Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airports for terminal and airfield modernization projects.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Business