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FAA boss: Boeing still must make ‘significant changes’ to improve quality and safety

Boeing still has to make “significant changes” to improve the quality and safety of its airplanes, according to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

Whitaker to Tell House FAA Revamping Internal Safety Program

The US Federal Aviation Administration is working to overhaul its internal processes for managing safety risks, the head of the agency plans to tell lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday.

UPI · 1h

Boeing has improved on safety but needs more time, head of FAA tells Congress

Boeing must do more to improve the aircraft safety following a door plug blowout in January and other mishaps, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker told a House committee Tuesday.

FAA, SpaceX

Yahoo · 1h

FAA chief defends latest delay for SpaceX rocket launch

Mike Whitaker, the administrator of the FAA, told lawmakers on the House Transportation Committee that his decision to delay SpaceX's launch for a few months is grounded in safety, and defended the $633,000 fine his agency has proposed against SpaceX as the “only tool” the FAA has to ensure that Musk's company follows the rules.

Reuters · 6h

FAA chief says SpaceX needs to operate at 'highest level of safety'

Elon Musk's SpaceX must operate at the "highest level of safety," the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday as he defended a proposed $633,000 fine against the company for violating the agency's rules ahead of two launches in 2023.

The Gazette · 7h

FAA chief defends SpaceX civil penalty, launch delay

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration defended the agency's proposed $633,000 fine for Elon Musk's SpaceX for violating agency rules ahead of launches in June and

1hon MSN

FAA will notify DOJ if Boeing engages in any criminal activities

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that the agency will remain ...

AeroTime8h

FAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets

FAA exceeds hiring targets for the number of air traffic controllers hired in 2024, marking significant progress in reversing ...

Jewish Insider5h

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker testifies that agency hasn’t advised airlines to stop flying to Israel

Whitaker made the admission after being asked by Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) about FAA involvement in the blanket flight ...

Government Executive12h

Nearly 40% of FAA air traffic control systems need urgent updates, GAO reports

Several systems, some which aid in navigation and communications, did not have modernization efforts in place, the GAO said.

WCCB4h

Federal Aviation Administration Commits $290 Million For Fourth Parallel Runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Letter of Intent to fund $290 million for the Fourth Parallel Runway ...

AviationPros1h

Federal Aviation Administration Commits $290 Million for Fourth Parallel Runway at CLT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Letter of Intent to fund $290 million for the Fourth Parallel Runway ...

WUWF6d

SpaceX is facing over $633k in civil penalties from the Federal Aviation Administration

A month later, the agency said SpaceX used unapproved rocket propellant when launching the geostationary satellite Echo-Star ...

blueskynews6d

Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for SMS in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and ...

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