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The FAA announced its first round of 2025 air traffic controller hiring on Thursday.The job is high-stress with challenges like fatigue, but the average annual salary is six figures.Controllers must undergo rigorous training and testing and retire at 56.The Trump Administration has a plan to increase air traffic control staffing:…
Joby Aviation , Inc. (NYSE:), the company at the forefront of developing electric air taxis, has achieved two significant milestones in its pursuit of commercial passenger service. Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Joby a Part 141 certificate for its flight academy, a crucial step in creating a pipeline…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after convening a review board to consider concerns about Boeing (NYSE:) 737 MAX engines after two bird strike incidents on Southwest Airlines (NYSE:) planes in 2023. The FAA Corrective Action…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it issued a safety alert to airlines warning of the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing (NYSE:) 737 airplanes after a safety official urged the agency to take action. The National Transportation Safety Board…
The NTSB chair accused the FAA of “downplaying” issues with some Boeing 737 Max jets.Jennifer Homendy said more than 40 airlines outside the US could be operating jets with risky rudder parts.It stems from an investigation into a February incident involving stuck rudder pedals. Safety bosses took aim at aviation…
Former FAA contractor Abouzar Rahmati was indicted over claims he was spying for Iran, the DOJ said.Rahmati is said to have shared “sensitive government materials” with Iranian intelligence.Rahmati is also accused of lying about his military background to gain US government employment. A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor has…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate panel investigating Boeing (NYSE:)’s safety culture on Wednesday faulted the planemaker’s quality practices and oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration citing documents obtained in an ongoing investigation. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which is holding a hearing Wednesday with FAA…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Elon Musk’s SpaceX must operate at the “highest level of safety,” the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday as he defended a proposed $633,000 fine against the company for violating the agency’s rules ahead of two launches in 2023. “SpaceX has…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -SpaceX said Thursday it “forcefully rejects” the Federal Aviation Administration’s conclusion that Elon Musk’s company failed to follow U.S. regulations during two rocket launches, alleged violations carrying $633,000 in fines. The FAA on Tuesday faulted SpaceX’s actions ahead of launches in June and July of…
