Faa News
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.
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.
Colin Stewart of Air Europa named Chairman of Foreign Airlines Association UK
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.
FAA review team finds Boeing 787 Dreamliner 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.