Bombardier Business Aircraft has received US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the Global 8000, confirming the aircraft’s readiness for commercial operations and validating its industry-leading performance credentials.
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Airlines, including United Airlines (UA) and JetBlue (B6), that operated flights through major US hubs such as Los Angeles (LAX) and New York–JFK (JFK) may owe millions of dollars in fines after the FAA began investigating alleged violations of mandated capacity restrictions during the government shutdown.
President Trump used his platform on Truth Social to deliver a sharply worded directive to air traffic controllers, calling on all staff to “get back to work NOW.”
Delta Air Lines faces mounting disruptions as freezing weather and FAA flight reductions strain its Atlanta hub, raising fears of an operational collapse.
Unlike most global airlines, U.S. carriers forbid pilots from taking short, regulated naps mid-flight — a decision rooted in FAA policy that some experts say could increase fatigue risk rather than reduce it.
FAA grounds all MD-11 aircraft after UPS (5X) crash near Louisville (SDF) kills 14; safety inspections and NTSB probe underway.
United Airlines (UA) is implementing targeted flight reductions following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) staffing disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
The NTSB is investigating a near-miss between a Southwest Airlines jet and a medical helicopter near Cleveland, prompting renewed scrutiny of airspace safety and air traffic control staffing levels.
Boeing has secured FAA approval to raise 737 MAX production to 42 aircraft per month, marking progress in its recovery after years of safety and supply challenges.
United Airlines (UA) has announced a delay in deploying secondary flight deck barriers on its fleet, pushing implementation to early 2026.