Federal Aviation Administration

The head of the FAA, Mike Whitaker, will step down on Jan. 20, leaving the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry without a leader.

A pilot known for transporting rescued dogs to shelter and care facilities died alongside a canine in a plane crash in New York state’s Catskill Mountains on Sunday, authorities said.

Flight 298 departing from Honolulu for LA when it was ordered to expedite its climb to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain earlier this week.

Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.

The head of the FAA said Thursday that the agency should have been more aware of manufacturing problems inside Boeing before a panel blew off a plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

The FAA announced late last year a proposal to require the 25-hour standard but only on new planes. Airlines typically keep planes for many years, so much of the existing fleet would not be covered.

The FAA grounded some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after a side panel broke off an Alaska Airlines flight, so airlines are now addressing who might be affected.

An Alaska Airlines flight from Oregon to Southern California made an emergency landing Friday after a piece of the side of the plane detached mid-air.

The FAA, which regulates airline safety and manages the nation’s airspace, has been run by back-to-back acting administrators since March 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration said the airline had requested the ground stop at all airports.

A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.

If you’re squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expect lots of company.