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FAA proposes fine of more than $1 million on United Airlines over preflight safety checks; company responds
Along with United, some other airlines have also been fined by the FAA recently. For instance, the FAA had proposed a fine of over $134,475 in December last year against Vieques Air Link for conducting flights with unqualified pilots
US flights grounded: Normal air traffic operations resuming gradually, says FAA
The system that has been hit by the technical glitch alerts pilots and other flight personnel about hazards or any changes to airport facility services and relevant procedures
Explained: Why the worry of 5G halting flights to the US has faded
Airline industry officials say the decision by AT&T and Verizon to delay activating 5G towers near many airports has defused the situation
5G row: Air India resumes six India-US flights on B777 aircraft after Boeing's clearance
Air India had cancelled eight flights on India-US routes on Wednesday due to deployment of 5G internet in North America which could interfere with aircraft's radio altimeters
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin gets nod to send him and three others to space
It will be the first launch with passengers for Blue Origin, which, like Virgin Galactic, plans to start flying paying customers in the months ahead
US airlines operating in Pakistan airspace face risk from 'extremist activity', warns Federal Aviation Administration
US aviation regulator FAA on Thursday warned America's airlines and their pilots that there is risk involved in operating flights in Pakistan airspace due to "extremist or militant activity", according to an official document.
US aviation body wants to start tracking drones' locations flying in US airspace at all times
The new regulations require all registered drones within 36 months to begin carrying a specific type of remote identification system that broadcasts over the internet.
New Boeing 737 MAX documents show 'very disturbing' picture about safety issues, says official
The latest revelations make it clear that despite shaking up its leadership, Boeing will continue to face questions well into 2020 over the actions that led to the crashes as it tries to win approval to return the MAX to service and to restore its damaged reputatio
Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence amid 737 crisis, Chairman David Calhoun to take over
By keeping Muilenburg as long as it did, some experts say Boeing ignored part of the crisis communications playbook
FAA bans recalled 15-inch MacBook Pros with Retina Display from flights citing battery risk
The 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display had issues with the battery and a lot of them were recalled and had their batteries replaced
New software glitch in Max 737 is pushing aircraft's nose down; Boeing says working on fix to reduce 'pilot workload'
A new software glitch has been found in the Boeing 737 Max that could push the plane's nose down automatically, delaying the plane's return to flying.
Global airlines want joint lifting of Boeing 737 MAX ban, say rift between regulators 'not in anyone's interest'
Boeing’s best-selling jet was grounded in March after two crashes over five months killed a total of 346 people.
FAA plans for Boeing's 737 MAX to fly outside US as aviation regulators consider when aircraft can resume service
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has said repeatedly that there was no design flaw in the 737 MAX, and has described changes to the MCAS system as an "update" rather than a fix.
Boeing finally acknowledges defects in 737 MAX simulator software used to train pilots
Boeing 737 MAX planes have been grounded around the world, awaiting approval from regulators.
Boeing says 737 MAX software update is complete; fix needs approval from US, international regulators
Boeing said it has flown 737 MAX with updated software for the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System for more than 360 hours on 207 flights.
US FAA bans low flights over Venezuela citing 'political instability' as Juan Guaido makes strongest call yet to oust president
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday evening issued an order prohibiting US air operators from flying below 26,000 feet in Venezuela’s airspace until further notice, citing “increasing political instability and tensions”.
SpiceJet to cancel 35 flights today after India grounds all Boeing 737 Max aircraft; to set up cell to deal with passenger grievances
SpiceJet said, a majority of passengers affected as a result of these cancellations have been accommodated on alternate flights
Donald Trump confirms US grounding Boeing 737 Max 8, 9 after Ethiopia crash, 'effective immediately'
The US is issuing an emergency order Wednesday grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft "effective immediately," in the wake of the crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people, President Donald Trump said.
Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing says it has full confidence in safety of 737 MAX as more countries ground aircraft model
Boeing stated that the US Federal Aviation Administration is not mandating any further action at this time, and based on the information, it does not have any basis to issue new guidance to operators.
Ethiopian Airlines crash: US Federal Aviation Administration faces mounting criticism for backing airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets
The rest of the world typically takes it cues from the FAA, long considered the world's gold standard for aircraft safety.