A United Airlines Boeing 737-700 (registration N54711) carrying 106 passengers and five crew members narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Friday, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation. The crew of flight UA1513 from Key West (EYW) reported spotting a circular drone, estimated to be about three […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jun
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.
Plan aims to reduce regulatory differences with EASA and simplify the approval process for new commercial aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier27 Jun
Southwest flew the first US flight with a secondary cockpit barrier. Most of the fleet won't get one for years.
Aircraft was on a predelivery flight before expected entry into Qatar Airways Cargo fleet.
AVweb•Matt Ryan26 JunThe proposal would remove Part 61 sections tied to old free-balloon and expired pilot certificates.
AVweb•Matt Ryan26 JunNew Oklahoma City site will support vertiport testing and eVTOL integration work.
AVweb•Matt Ryan26 JunThe proposal would fold frequently used approvals into transport category standards.
AVweb•Matt Ryan26 JunThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded an $875 million-worth contract to the AI software company Air Space Intelligence, the federal agency announced on Monday, June 22. Spanning over 12 years, the deal is intended to modernise the U.S.’s air traffic management system, reducing flight delays and improving scheduling efficiency. SMART system Air Space Intelligence will deploy a new system called Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories (SMART), […]
Travel Radar•Marta Abreu26 JunOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, airspace safety and efficiency take center stage as the NTSB begins an investigation into a close call in Boston. The US Coast Guard says changes to DC’s airspace have actually made helicopter operations in the region less safe. US congressional leaders remain at odds over competing aviation safety bills, but the real sticking point seems to be money. And the FAA announced this week its choice for developing AI-enabled airspace modernization tools. Plus, there are more problems with Airbus A380 wings, one airline is lowering fees (really), and World Cup special liveries abound. Helpful links for this week’s episode * World Cup special liveries * EASA A380 EAD * The Air Current reporting on US Coast Guard comments on DC airspace Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2426 Jun
It has been announced that the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have broken…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim26 JunThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has proposed a revamp of the certification process for…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros26 JunFederal officials are investigating a tight call at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), which took place on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, after a Delta Air Lines flight aborted a landing to avoid an American Airlines aircraft departing from an intersecting runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and flight logs. What Was Reported Delta […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo26 JunThe US Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a rule that the agency said would reduce the costs and time it takes to gain approvals of new aircraft and engines, a potential boon for manufacturers like Boeing Co. and GE Aerospace. “This rule would be both deregulatory and relieving by reducing the number of exemptions, special […]
New disposition tables cover several heart-related conditions for FAA medical certification.
AVweb•Matt Ryan25 JunU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new action to prevent widespread flight delays this summer at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), where less than 60% of arrivals and departures were on time last summer. What the FAA announced The Chicago-based airport, O’Hare International Airport, described by the […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo25 JunThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited parallel landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Half of the services arriving during the busiest hours, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., have been delayed, given the new landing safety regulation. The Reason for the Prohibition Since the FAA’s decision on April 1, 2026, the number of delays […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas24 Jun
FL Technics has received approval from the US FAA to begin providing MRO services for airlines at its new facility in Punta Cana
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders24 JunThe 12-year contract covers FMDS and SMART, two systems aimed at helping the agency manage traffic flow before delays form.
AVweb•Matt Ryan23 JunController staffing shortages continue to affect operations at several major airports.
AVweb•Matt Ryan23 Jun