https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/faa/ Faa News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T12:09:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-ground-boeing-777s-following-denver-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-ground-boeing-777s-following-denver-incident/ An engine onboard United Airlines flight 328 failed on Saturday as it was flying from Denver to Honolulu, showering the suburbs of the Colorado city with debris. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-fined-2.5bn-for-boeing-737-max-fraud/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-fined-2.5bn-for-boeing-737-max-fraud/ Boeing has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle criminal charges centred on the troubled 737 Max. Officials argued the manufacturer hid information from safety inspectors about the design of the aircraft. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:57:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-clears-boeing-737-max-to-return-to-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-clears-boeing-737-max-to-return-to-service/ Authorities have rescinded the order halting commercial operation of the Boeing 737 Max. The aircraft type has been grounded since March last year after two fatal crashes. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:10:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-predicts-mid-2020-return-for-737-max/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-predicts-mid-2020-return-for-737-max/ Boeing has predicted a “mid-2020” return to service for the 737 Max, months later than anticipated. Trading was halted in Boeing shares following release of the news, with the price having fallen five per cent earlier. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:48:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-reports-potential-manufacturing-problems-with-737-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-reports-potential-manufacturing-problems-with-737-aircraft/ Boeing has revealed it is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to address a “potential nonconformance” on components used in the construction of its 737 planes. The manufacture has contacted 737 operators advising them to inspect the slat track assemblies on certain airplanes. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 06:44:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-737-max-grounded-by-federal-aviation-administration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-737-max-grounded-by-federal-aviation-administration/ Boeing and the United States Federal Aviation Administration have grounded the worldwide fleet of 737 MAX aircraft as concern grows about its airworthiness. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:53:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-aviation-authority-refuses-to-suspend-boeing-737-max-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-aviation-authority-refuses-to-suspend-boeing-737-max-operations/ Pressure is mounting on the FAA to act after the crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:50:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-warns-of-catastrophe-as-samsung-galaxy-note7-banned-from-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-warns-of-catastrophe-as-samsung-galaxy-note7-banned-from-flights/ The United States department of transportation has issued an emergency order banning all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States from today. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 03:14:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-warns-over-galaxy-note-7-use-on-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-warns-over-galaxy-note-7-use-on-planes/ The Federal Aviation Administration has warned passengers not to use the new Galaxy Note 7 phone on aircraft. The advice comes after a series of incidents in which the phone reportedly catching fire during charging. Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:43:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-lifts-turkish-airline-flight-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-lifts-turkish-airline-flight-restrictions/ The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the restrictions on flight arrivals from Turkey. Following political unrest in the country on Friday, the FAA had barred all airline carriers, regardless of country of registry, from flying into the United States from Turkey, either directly or via a third country. Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:17:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-bans-american-flights-from-iraqi-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-bans-american-flights-from-iraqi-airspace/ The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice to airmen prohibiting airlines based in the United States from flying over Iraqi airspace. The decision comes as safety concerns about military conflict in the area continue to rise. Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:59:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-resumes-flights-to-tel-aviv/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-resumes-flights-to-tel-aviv/ EasyJet is resuming flights to and from Tel Aviv following a ban on airlines flying to the city’s main international airport was lifted by US and European aviation regulators. Sat, 26 Jul 2014 07:55:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-lifts-ban-on-us-flights-to-ben-gurion-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-lifts-ban-on-us-flights-to-ben-gurion-airport/ The FAA has lifted its restrictions on United States airline flights into and out of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. The aviation body cancelled a standing Notice to Airmen earlier today. Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:31:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-temporarily-suspends-flights-to-ben-gurion-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-temporarily-suspends-flights-to-ben-gurion-international/ The United States Federal Aviation Authority has prohibited American airlines from flying to or from Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport until 12:15 today. The notice was issued in response to a rocket strike which landed approximately one mile from Ben Gurion International Airport on the morning of July 22nd, 2014. Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colin-stewart-of-air-europa-named-chairman-of-foreign-airlines-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colin-stewart-of-air-europa-named-chairman-of-foreign-airlines-association/ The Foreign Airlines Association UK (FAA) announced last week that Colin Stewart, UK General Manager, Air Europa, will take over as its new Chairman, having served as Vice Chairman since 2013. Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-review-team-finds-boeing-787-design-safe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-review-team-finds-boeing-787-design-safe/ The United States Federal Aviation Administration has released the findings of a review team formed in January 2013 to review the design of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The joint team of FAA and Boeing technical experts found that the aircraft was soundly designed, met its intended safety level, and that the manufacturer and the FAA had effective processes in place to identify and correct issues that emerged before and after certification. Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-considers-lifting-restrictions-on-portable-electronics-on-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-considers-lifting-restrictions-on-portable-electronics-on-planes/ Anyone who has flown on a commercial airliner has heard the flight attendant tell passengers to turn off all cell phones, computers, e-readers and other devices once the cabin door is closed, and leave them off until the plane reaches 10,000 feet. The FAA has recognised this is an area of intense consumer interest, so the agency has brought all the important stakeholders together to facilitate a discussion on this issue. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:38:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-aviation-administration-grounds-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-aviation-administration-grounds-dreamliners/ The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring all Boeing 787 Dreamliners to temporarily cease operations. The decision follows a similar move from Japanese carriers, with Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways yesterday grounding all Dreamliners following an onboard battery fire. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:20:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-carriers-ground-dreamliners-after-emergency-landing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-carriers-ground-dreamliners-after-emergency-landing/ All Nippon Airways has grounded its fleet of 17 Boeing 787 Dreamliners after flight NH692 from Yamaguchi Ube was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off. Japan Airlines has followed suit, confirming it would ground its fleet of seven 787s from 16 January until further notice. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:03:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-nextgen-technology-improves-safety-and-efficiency-in-western-colorado/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-nextgen-technology-improves-safety-and-efficiency-in-western-colorado/ The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced the activation of new NextGen technology that will help pilots address inclement weather around Montrose Regional Airport in western Colorado. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-aviation-administration-gives-747-8-intercontinental-nod/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-aviation-administration-gives-747-8-intercontinental-nod/ Boeing has received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the United States Federal Aviation Administration. Certification clears the way for delivery of the new airplane early next year. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:37:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-proposes-2.4-million-civil-penalty-against-cessna-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-proposes-2.4-million-civil-penalty-against-cessna-aircraft/ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $2,425,000 civil penalty against Cessna Aircraft Co., of Wichita, Kan., after carbon composite parts of the wing of one of its aircraft came apart during flight. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:45:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-senate-approves-faa-funding-bill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-senate-approves-faa-funding-bill/ Senators in the United States have voted in favour of legislation temporarily renewing funding for the Federal Aviation Authority. The deal potentially averts a shutdown of investment programmes across the US, with thousands of jobs safeguarded. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:03:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-house-of-representatives-passes-faa-funding-bill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-house-of-representatives-passes-faa-funding-bill/ Legislators in the United States House of Representatives have passed a bill temporarily renewing aviation construction funding. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) was forced to issue a series of ‘stop work’ orders in July following a disagreement over funding. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:55:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/senators-pass-temporary-faa-funding-bill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/senators-pass-temporary-faa-funding-bill/ Senators in the United States have struck an agreement to end the virtual shutdown of airport construction in the country and halted tax payments by airlines. Construction work was halted late last month when the Federal Aviation Authority issued ‘stop work’ noticed on a number of projects after Congress failed to pass legislation giving it the authority for work to continue. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:16:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/white-house-seeks-way-forward-from-faa-impasse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/white-house-seeks-way-forward-from-faa-impasse/ American president Barack Obama has called on Congress to resolve a funding impasse which has forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend infrastructure investment in US aviation. FAA officials last month issued ‘stop work’ notices after Congress failed to pass legislation giving it the authority for work to continue. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:09:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/long-term-airport-construction-shutdown-could-hit-credit-ratings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/long-term-airport-construction-shutdown-could-hit-credit-ratings/ While there is likely to be little short-term impact on the credit ratings of American airports following the cessation of investment from the Federal Aviation Administration, long-term impacts could be significant. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:54:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-airport-construction-shutdown-could-cost-70000-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-airport-construction-shutdown-could-cost-70000-jobs/ Congressional failure to pass federal aviation legislation is putting roughly 70,000 construction and related jobs at risk by forcing a halt to $2.5 billion worth of airport construction projects, a top construction economist has stated. The halt of so many airport projects will have economically “devastating” impacts on the industry, the economist warned. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:39:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-issues-stop-work-orders-in-funding-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-issues-stop-work-orders-in-funding-dispute/ Contractors have been told to stop work on critical airport modernisation projects around the United States after Congress failed to pass legislation giving the Federal Aviation Administration the authority for work to continue. Dozens of “stop work orders” have been issued for major projects designed to build and modernise control towers and other aviation infrastructure from coast to coast. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:11:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-celebrates-75th-anniversary-of-air-traffic-control/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-celebrates-75th-anniversary-of-air-traffic-control/ The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today marked the 75th anniversary of federal air traffic control as American aviation experiences its safest period ever. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:45:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-calls-for-further-boeing-737-checks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-calls-for-further-boeing-737-checks/ The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed it will issue an emergency directive requiring operators of specific early Boeing 737 models to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage. The decision follows a mid-air rupture of the fuselage skin on Southwest Airlines flight 812 on Friday. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:55:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-faa-to-team-for-cleaner-skies-quieter-airplanes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-faa-to-team-for-cleaner-skies-quieter-airplanes/ The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced today that they will work together to speed the development and application of environmentally progressive technologies for cleaner and quieter jet aircraft. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:09:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-should-not-consider-airlines-or-passengers-its-customer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faa-should-not-consider-airlines-or-passengers-its-customer/ Business Travel Coalition (BTC) and FlyersRights.org today applauded FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt’s decision to require FAA staff to cease referring to airlines as customers of the agency, long a concern of travel organizations. The dysfunction caused by this misguided notion of airlines-as-customer is deeply rooted in FAA culture; the Customer Service Initiative was merely one manifestation. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:25:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40004465/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40004465/ WASHINGTON - In a move to further balance security and the needs of the aviation community, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing revised rules that provide a readily available, low-cost way for pilots to carry acceptable photo identification when flying. FAA Administrator Marion C. Blakey announced the new rules today at a conference sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) in Palm Springs, Calif. Fri, 25 Oct 2002 09:00:31 +0000