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Biden nominates former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA, which regulates airline safety and manages the nation’s airspace, has been run by back-to-back acting administrators since March 2022
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Nationwide ground stop lifted for United Airlines flights
The Federal Aviation Administration said the airline had requested the ground stop at all airports.
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‘Systemwide technology issue' led to nationwide ground stop for United Airlines
A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.
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Squeezing in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend? Expect crowded airports and full flights
If you’re squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expect lots of company.
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Long lines at Dulles: Hundreds of travelers wait to reschedule flights
The FAA communication outage on Sunday continued to disrupt flights out of Dulles International Airport on Tuesday. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Biden appoints longtime transportation official as acting head of FAA
President Joe Biden has picked a longtime government official and current top aide in the Transportation Department to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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FAA grounds flights to LaGuardia and Newark airports due to wildfire smoke
Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights arriving to LaGuardia and Newark airports on Wednesday due to low visibility concerns.
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Allergies in the Sky: Airlines Are Pressed to Treat Severe Reactions
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering updates to emergency kits that would require airlines to carry on board EpiPens, pediatric doses of antihistamines and medicine to reverse opioid overdoses.
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The Balloon That Flew Over Hawaii Is Not China's, US Says
It’s not clear who owns the balloon, which has now passed out of Hawaii’s airspace, a defense official said.
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FAA Overruled Engineers and Let the Boeing 737 Max Keep Flying After Second Deadly Crash, Report Says
The first Max crash occurred in October 2018 in Indonesia and was followed by the second in March 2019 in Ethiopia. In all, 346 people died.
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FAA Sued Over SpaceX Starship Launch Program Following April Explosion
SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy test flight on April 20 blew up the company’s launchpad, hurling chunks of concrete and metal sheets thousands of feet away into sensitive habitat and sparking a 3.5-acre fire on state park lands near the launch site.
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Minnesota Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Aiming Laser at Delta Flight
Laser strikes on planes and helicopters hit a record in the U.S. in 2021.
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Biden's Pick to Lead FAA Withdraws Amid Shaky Senate Support
President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination.
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Can You Bring Weed on a Plane? It's Complicated
Marijuana is legal for recreational use in many states, but possession is still illegal under federal law.
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Boeing Delivers Final 747 Jumbo Jet to Be Ever Made
Boeing bids farewell to an icon on Tuesday: It’s delivering its final 747 jumbo jet.
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FAA Meltdown Delays Air Travel
Flights have resumed, but travelers across the country are still sorting through another major air travel nightmare after the Federal Aviation Administration suffered a computer outage in a system that delivers vital information to pilots. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains.
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Here's What Experts Say You Should Do If Your Flight Was Canceled or Delayed
Thousands of travelers were stranded at U.S. airports due to an hours-long computer outage.
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Flights Begin Leaving DC Area After FAA Paused Departures
Air travel was recovering in the Washington, D.C., area hours after the Federal Aviation Administration told airlines to stop departures across the country. News4’s Dominique Moody reports live from Reagan National Airport.
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Flight Delays in the DC Area Amid Major FAA Outage
Airports in the Washington, D.C., area reported dozens of flight delays Wednesday after the FAA said flights across the U.S. are impacted due to a computer system outage.
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Dozens of Flights Delayed, Canceled in DC Area After FAA Pauses Departures Nationwide
Airports in the Washington, D.C., area are reporting flight delays after the Federal Aviation Administration said flights across the U.S. were impacted due to a computer system outage.