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Presence of impairing drugs among fatally injured pilots on the rise, NTSB finds

S+H Staff — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:20 +0000

Washington — A National Transportation Safety Board study of fatal incidents among civil aviation pilots – many of whom were certified to fly commercial aircraft – found that, over a recent-five year period, nearly 3 out of 10 tested positive for a potentially impairing drug. For a recent report, NTSB examined fatal civil aviation incidents […]

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Flight crews should be trained on smoke-in-cockpit emergencies, NTSB tells FAA

S+H Staff — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:25 +0000

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to establish “realistic” training to prepare airline pilots and flight crews for incidents involving smoke in the cockpit. NTSB examines the issue in an investigation report that details a December 2023 incident in which a bird strike occurred during the takeoff […]

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As space launches increase, FAA issues alert to airlines

S+H Staff — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:28:55 +0000

Washington — Air carriers, aviation operators and flight crews should assess possible impacts of space launch and reentry operations on their planned flight paths and then “take appropriate precautionary measures,” the Federal Aviation Administration advises. In a new safety alert, FAA notes that an expected increase in commercial and government space launches – and reentries […]

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DOT restructures FAA with goal of ‘enhancing safety’

S+H Staff — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:23:10 +0000

Washington — A new and significant organizational overhaul to the Federal Aviation Administration will include a single, streamlined safety management system and a safety oversight office, according to the Department of Transportation. DOT announced the “comprehensive reorganization” on Jan. 26. An agency press release calls it the largest restructuring in FAA history. The move includes […]

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Union pushes FAA to broaden efforts to address airport ramp worker safety

S+H Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Bill aimed at boosting mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers

S+H Staff — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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

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FAA issues safety alert for lithium batteries in portable chargers

S+H Staff — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

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

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Lawmakers call for better air quality on commercial airplanes

S+H Staff — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

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

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FAA postpones enforcement of rule on secondary cockpit barriers

S+H Staff — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Lawmakers to DOT: Resist European push for only one pilot in airline cockpits

S+H Staff — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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