Air

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to establish “realistic” training to prepare airline pilots and flight...

Washington — Air carriers, aviation operators and flight crews should assess possible impacts of space launch and reentry operations on their planned flight paths...

Washington — A new and significant organizational overhaul to the Federal Aviation Administration will include a single, streamlined safety management system and a safety...

Washington — The leader of a union representing airport ramp workers says that although the Federal Aviation Administration’s plans for a voluntary worker questionnaire are a “good step forward toward improving safety,” more data and a broader research scope can better ensure “improvements for all ground workers.”

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the Senate is intended to strengthen mental health support for workers in the aviation industry.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning airline operators about the hazards of passengers and crew members storing lithium batteries in overhead compartments.

Washington — A bipartisan bill recently reintroduced in the House is aimed at improving air safety and quality on commercial flights.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has delayed by one year the compliance date for a final rule that requires a secondary cockpit barrier on new commercial aircraft.

Washington — Over 230 senators and members of Congress are urging Department of Transportation leaders to “take a strong stand” against European Union efforts to require only one pilot in the cockpit during commercial flights.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should increase transparency of its annual reporting on congressional funding related to safety research and development, the Government Accountability Office says in a new report.