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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…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee wants the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a thorough review into its oversight of Boeing (NYSE:) and other manufacturers, raising serious questions about the government’s scrutiny of the planemaker. “While the FAA has rightly focused on Boeing’s production…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether false or incorrect documents were used to verify the authenticity of titanium used in some recently manufactured Boeing (NYSE:) jets, the agency said. The New York Times, which first reported the issue on Friday, said the FAA…
The airplane manufacturer is still navigating the fallout from January 5, when a door plug on an Alaska Airlines passenger plane detached mid-flight, forcing pilots to make an emergency landing. Although no passengers were seriously injured, the FAA barred Boeing from expanding production on Max plane models until quality and…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration will not immediately allow Boeing (NYSE:) to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues, its administrator said on Thursday, after a meeting with outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun and other executives. The FAA’s enhanced oversight of Boeing will continue…
