FAA

Two single-engine airplanes collided during an aerial demonstration over Falcon Field in Mesa on March 17.

The NTSB’s top official called on the FAA to extend CVR capability beyond the two-hour requirement.

Balloon operators will be allowed to fly in Class C airspace without ADS-B if they obtain a letter of agreement (LOA) from the FAA.

The Senate Commerce Committee met with stakeholders to discuss aviation workforce challenges ahead of FAA Reauthorization.

Transportation leaders and aviation stakeholders met Wednesday to discuss commonalities in a string of close calls at U.S. airports.

Limited testing availability is compounded by a cancellation and a recent FAA announcement reducing exam time.

During the runway incursion, an airliner crossed an active runway at KDCA without a clearance.

The changes in testing procedures affect private and commercial applicants.

A new reimbursement structure for aviation knowledge tests could create obstructions to FAA certification, aviation stakeholders told the agency.

The airspace where the collision occurred does not require the use of radios or pilot communication, NTSB said.