FAA Turning to Cash Bonuses to Attract Air Traffic Controllers
FAA Academy graduates will get thousands in incentives for completing training and accepting roles in hard-to-staff regions.
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Airshow Pilot Rob Holland Killed in Accident
Multipronged investigation into crash near Langley AFB in Virginia is underway.
FAA Bars ‘Nonessential’ Helicopters at Reagan Airport, Deploys AI for More Analysis
Agency follows NTSB guidance and heavily limits rotorcraft operations.
NTSB Urges ‘Immediate Action’ at D.C. Airport Following Fatal Midair
Between October 2021 and December 2024, there were more than 15,000 near misses between commercial airplanes and helicopters at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, agency says.
This 2011 Lockwood AirCam Is a One-of-a-Kind ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Designed for aerial photography, the airplane also specializes in fun.
As SpaceX Continues Starship Investigation, FAA Authorizes Return to Flight
To make the move within an open investigation, the agency had to have determined Starship’s explosion did not jeopardize safety.
Elon Musk’s Plans to ‘Plug In’ to ATC System Trigger Backlash
A team of men between the ages of 19 and 24 may make unspecified changes to the nation’s air traffic control system with President Donald Trump’s support.
‘Not a One-Year Project’: FAA Vows to Continue Boeing Scrutiny
One year ago, a door plug blew out on a Boeing 737 Max 9 operating Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.
This 1946 ERCO Ercoupe Is an Especially Easy-to-Fly ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Designed during the 1930s, the Ercoupe was ahead of its time in bringing enhanced safety to aviation.
Archer Completes Battery Pack Drop Test for Midnight Air Taxi
The evaluation is designed to verify the pack can withstand the impact of a crash from 50 feet, which could cause the battery to leak, catch fire, or explode similar to a fuel tank.
