The FAA plans to use federal rulemaking to prevent pilots and flight attendants from claiming mandatory meal breaks provided under state law.
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The U.S. Air Force is on track to exceed 1,500 pilot graduates in fiscal 2026 after overhauling undergraduate pilot training through the FUPT model. The system shifts foundational instruction to civilian flight schools while keeping advanced military training at Air Force bases. The milestone strengthens pilot production, but officials say retention, operational absorption and flying-hour funding will remain critical to reducing the broader pilot shortage.
An anonymous screenshot circulating across Reddit, Facebook and X claims the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded roughly 120 airline pilots after examining inflight Wi-Fi records.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized a new rule that will exclude 10 specific events from the airline-controlled category for flight delays and cancellations from October 19, 2026.
A survey of German pilots shows widespread use of controlled cockpit rest, while EASA rules permit short naps under strict safety procedures. NASA research found that planned rest can help reduce fatigue and maintain pilot alertness during long-haul flights.
FAA approves staggered landings at SFO to ease delays as runway construction continues and airport capacity improves.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered mandatory inspections of 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after identifying a potential structural issue that could affect the long-term integrity of the airplanes.
Delta Flight child abuse trial dismissed after prosecutors failed to secure the alleged victim’s appearance in court.
Airlines operating at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will not gain access to additional peak-hour flights after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended its long-running High Density Rule through October 2028.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines (AS) after alleging the carrier allowed visibly intoxicated passengers to board 11 separate flights between February 2024 and February 2025.