Federal Aviation Administration News & Breaking Stories

FAA sues American Airlines passenger who tried to open plane door mid-flight, forced to be duct taped to seat.

Southwest Airlines jet damaged by rare Dutch roll at 38,000 feet. Investigation underway. Boeing declines to comment. No injuries reported.

FAA investigates new Boeing incident amid concerns over lack of oversight, highlighting ongoing safety issues with Boeing planes.

Popular YouTuber Alex Choi arrested for illegal helicopter stunt involving fireworks shot at Lamborghini, facing up to 10 years in prison.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches successfully, aiming for moon and Mars missions. Boosters controlled descent, critical step for reusable spacecraft.

Singapore Airlines plane hit severe turbulence, killing one and injuring dozens. Investigators seek to learn how and why the incident occurred.

US airline regulators investigate after engine cowling falls off Boeing 737-800 during take-off, raising concerns amid safety issues at Boeing.

Tragic plane crash in Nashville kills 5 after pilot reports engine failure. Investigation ongoing. Witnesses describe distress before catastrophic impact.

Severe weather hits Chicago with tornado and thunderstorm warnings. Airport delays and nearly record-breaking warm temperatures. #ChicagoWeather #TornadoWarning

Colin Allred is a strong contender against Ted Cruz in the reelection bid, and Cruz's "airport security bill" only benefits himself.

Taylor Swift's flight paths are shared by college student Jack Sweeney, who refused to stop despite a cease-and-desist letter.

Democratic former congressman Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in a special election, thinning the House GOP majority and previewing 2024 tactics.

Horrifying footage shows a plane crash on a Florida highway, killing two pilots. Three others onboard survived. Video goes viral.

Taylor Swift's private jet travel to support her boyfriend at the Super Bowl sparks controversy over excessive carbon emissions.

American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Maui makes a hard landing, injuring five flight attendants and one passenger. FAA to investigate.

Stocks face uncertainty after first losing week in ten. Boeing 737 Max 9 planes grounded after emergency landing and investigation.

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FAA orders temporary grounding and inspections of some Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a fuselage section blew out midair.

News helicopter Chopper 6 crashes in New Jersey, killing pilot and photographer. FAA and NTSB to investigate. Stay away from crash site.

United Airlines experienced a widespread service disruption due to a software glitch, leading to temporary halts in departures. Despite minimal flight cancellations, delays affected over 350 flights.

A plane crashed into a parking lot during an airshow in Michigan, causing the residents to feel the impact.

Government offices in Washington close early due to approaching thunderstorms. Millions warned of tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail.

Pilot dies in plane crash but saves sons, says widow.

The Alef flying car has been certified for testing by the FAA.

Alef's Model A flying car has received approval from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), making it the first vehicle of its kind to be approved for use in the US. The car is entirely electric and has a range of 110 miles. It contains eight rotating blades underneath its bodywork, allowing it to rise vertically and then rotate sideways for forward propulsion. The vehicle is designed to "hop" over congested areas due to traffic jams or road accidents. Alef has received strong pre-order interest for the Model A, which is priced at $300,000.