The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected Miami International Airport for its initial test of technologies that will detect, track, and identify drones entering into restricted airspace. Keep Reading
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of developing and maintaining resilient supply chains in industries that are essential to economic vitality, national security, and public health. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes civil penalties of $31,750, $16,750 and $14,500 against three passengers for allegedly interfering with and, in two cases, assaulting flight attendants who instructed them to obey cabin crew instruction and various federal regulations. Keep Reading
The 737 MAX has not that long returned to the skies following a global grounding after two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. Keep Reading
The board voted to include 10 items in the 2021-2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, including a requirement for crash-resistant recorders in all passenger-carrying operations. Keep Reading
U.S. Border Patrol agents assisted New Mexico State Police in locating a downed aircraft and rescuing a pilot and one passenger. Keep Reading
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance a series of safety requirements in regulations that allow some revenue passenger-carrying flight operations to be conducted as general aviation flights. Keep Reading
With a fatality risk of 0.13 for air travel, on average, a person would have to travel by air every day for 461 years before experiencing an accident with at least one fatality. On average, a person would have to travel every day for 20,932 years to experience a 100% fatal accident. Keep Reading
Altitude Angel has launched a next-generation airspace management solution, GuardianUTM Enterprise, which will initially be deployed to support regional and local airports and airfields. Keep Reading
To enhance safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the aviation industry use data to proactively detect risks and implement mitigation strategies before accidents and incidents occur. Keep Reading
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) law enforcement and police departments from Connecticut, and New York recently partnered with the Connecticut State Police (CSP) to assess their ability to hunt and stop unauthorized drones from interfering with commercial aviation. Keep Reading
Runway safety continues to remain aviation’s biggest safety challenge, representing more than half of all accidents reported for commercial operations. Keep Reading
Two fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019 involving the Boeing 737 MAX raised concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight and certification of civilian aircraft manufactured and operated in the United States. Keep Reading
Boeing has pulled its 777 planes that are powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000 series engines after a United Airlines flight was forced to return to Denver International Airport on February 20 after it suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff, causing debris to fall in greater Denver. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, the aviation community, and the National Football League to ensure safe, secure and efficient operations before, during and after Super Bowl LV. Keep Reading
The flights were illegal because Weathervane lacked a required air-carrier certificate and used unqualified pilots, the FAA alleges. Keep Reading
The new Transportation Secretary will face myriad measures upon taking office, including implementation of COVID-19 legislation as well as infrastructure investment, promoting transportation safety, further advancing transportation innovation (including autonomous vehicles and drones), and building upon U.S. transportation networks. Keep Reading
Wolverton attended a demonstration in Richmond, Virginia, concealed himself in the crowd, and used a laser pointer to illuminate law enforcement aircraft flying overhead. Keep Reading
More than 1.7 million recreational and commercial drones are in the active UAS fleet. That number is expected to grow to as high as 2.31 million by 2024. The ASSURE grants are aimed at continuing and enhancing the safe and successful integration of drones into the nation’s airspace system. Keep Reading
The FAA has seen a disturbing increase in incidents where airline passengers have disrupted flights with threatening or violent behavior. These incidents have stemmed both from passengers’ refusals to wear masks and from recent violence at the U.S. Capitol. Keep Reading