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FAA Reaches 2023 Hiring Goal For Air Traffic Controllers

The administration has hired 1,500 air traffic controllers this year alone.

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FAA Allows High-Altitude Flights Over Afghanistan

Flight operations should be safe as long as it is above FL 320.

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FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive Over Boeing 757 Frame Cracks

Cracks were found on the aircraft wings again.

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FAA To Require A Second Barrier For Flight Deck Protection

The second barrier will ensure that the flight deck is protected from intrusion.

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5G: FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive Revision For Boeing 787 Aircraft

The FAA has proposed revising an airworthiness directive of February 16, 2022.

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FAA Issues Safety Alert After A Series Of Near-Miss Incidents

Six near-miss incidents have occurred in the US since January.

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Making History: FAA Extends Minimum Rest Period For Flight Attendants

Today's announcement is a victory of a battle that flight attendants have been fighting for decades.

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Delta To Cut New York & Washington Flights Following FAA Slot Waiver

The FAA is allowing Delta to cut New York and Washington, DC, flights to minimize last-minute cancelations and airport congestion.

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The FAA Could Mandate Enhanced Aircraft Efficiency

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration wants your comments about a new rule to reduce aviation emissions.

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Boeing 787 Plan Needed To Resume Deliveries Submitted To The FAA

Boeing is in a mess of its own making and is now in the hands of the FAA to decide when its 787s can be certified and delivered.

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While Masks Are Gone The FAA Won’t Stop Prosecuting Unruly Flyers

The US Federal Aviation Administration will retain its Zero Tolerance policy, while Congress works to permanently ban unruly passengers.

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