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Senator demands answers from FAA on airplane evacuation safety
The FAA is currently investigating after an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami experienced a landing gear issue during takeoff last month.
Senator Pushes FAA to Examine Aircraft Evacuation Rules
The FAA is investigating the evacuations referenced in Duckworth's letter. In each instance, passengers received only minor injuries while getting off the aircraft. A U.S. senator is pressing the FAA to investigate whether its aircraft evacuation procedures are helpful or even realistic during real-life emergencies.
Airplane evacuation safety concerns resurface after American Airlines incident
After an American Airlines jet was evacuated in Denver in July, there are renewed calls for the FAA to re-study aircraft safety.
Senators question 35-year-old FAA evacuation standards
Some senators and experts are asking the Federal Aviation Administration to look at its evacuation standards.
Senate Democrat questions FAA on recent airplane evacuations
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) questioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over recent airplane evacuations in a Tuesday letter. In her letter, Duckworth referenced three recent evacuation incidents,
Sen. Tammy Duckworth pushes for answers over airplane evacuation safety
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the ranking Democrat on the Senate's aviation subcommittee, is sending a letter to the new FAA administrator, demanding answers on plane evacuation safety. The Illinois senator is concerned about the FAA's 90-second evacuation standard following a string of aircraft evacuations.
Arrive AI: Autonomous Delivery Set to Skyrocket as FAA Clears Flight Path for Drone Delivery
Arrive AI is already working with Skye Air Mobility, India's dominant and rapidly expanding hyperlocal drone delivery platform. Skye Air currently makes about 6,000 deliveries per day in suburban New ...
FAA proposes easing restrictions on drones
On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled a proposed rule that would allow certain drones to fly beyond the ...
Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
The Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford, a former airline executive, as the next head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday. The vote was largely along party lines, with just one Democrat, ...
FAA to review Boeing supply chain before approving hike to 737 MAX production
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Boeing has not yet asked the agency to remove a 38-plane per month cap ...
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Senate confirms first permanent FAA administrator in more than a year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a new full-fledged administrator after a more than 18-month stretch in which the agency relied upon a series of acting chiefs following a Senate ...
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A MOSAIC of Changes: Recent FAA Actions Promote Advanced Air Mobility
At the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22, 2025, U.S. Department of ...
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FAA administrator to resign on Inauguration Day - Washington Examiner
Administrator Mike Whitaker clashed with Elon Musk's SpaceX when the FAA fined the company $633,000 for violating license terms on two 2023 Falcon launches.
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FAA administrator to resign on Trump swearing-in - AOL
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is leaving at the start of President-elect Trump’s term, a source familiar with his plans told The Hill. Whitaker will resign on ...
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Billy Nolen named acting FAA administrator - The Washington Post
The agency’s deputy administrator, Bradley Mims, will also taken on an expanded set of responsibilities focusing on airports and the agency’s workforce, the FAA said.
FAA offers $160,000 air traffic control jobs in New York
The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring New Yorkers for positions at its air traffic control facilities. The average controller earns more than $160,000 annually, ...