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Hearing seeks insight into blowout on a Boeing jet that pilots said threw the flight into ‘chaos’
The National Transportation Safety Board’s two-day hearing, which began Tuesday morning, could provide new insight into the Jan. 5 accident that caused a loud boom and left a gaping hole...
Most airlines except one are recovering from the CrowdStrike tech outage. The feds have noticed.
Delta Air Lines struggled for a fourth straight day to recover from a worldwide technology outage caused by a faulty software update, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and drawing...
Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims’ relatives
The CEO of Boeing got his day in front of Congress, and it was a rocky flight. At a hearing Tuesday, senators peppered David Calhoun with questions about the company's...
The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing
The top U.S. aviation regulator said Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration should have been more aware of manufacturing problems inside Boeing before a panel blew off a 737 Max...
Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
Boeing officials have presented a plan for improving manufacturing quality and safety to federal officials. Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker said the plan submitted on Thursday is comprehensive and...
![Congress gave final approval Wednesday to a $105 billion bill designed to increase the number of air traffic controllers, add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories, and require airlines to automatically pay refunds to travelers whose flights are canceled or significantly delayed. The House passed the measure to reauthorize […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Congress_FAA_76916.jpg?w=132 "Congress gave final approval Wednesday to a $105 billion bill designed to increase the number of air traffic controllers, add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories, and require airlines to automatically pay refunds to travelers whose flights are canceled or significantly delayed. The House passed the measure to reauthorize […]")
House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers
Congress gave final approval Wednesday to a $105 billion bill designed to increase the number of air traffic controllers, add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories, and require airlines to...
Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices
Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue.
Boeing posts $355 million loss as it tries to dig out from under its latest crisis
Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter. But the CEO said the results announced Wednesday aren't the most important thing right now for Boeing.
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds.
Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker’s safety culture
An engineer at Boeing alleges the aircraft company is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners breaking apart. The engineer, Sam Salehpour, testified before a Senate subcommittee on Wednesday...