The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing's 737 MAX 10 to begin the second phase of flight testing as part of its Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process. The move expands the scope of testing to include avionics, propulsion systems, and other critical systems.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules requiring US aircraft operators to replace or upgrade radio altimeters due to potential interference with wireless carriers' services in the Upper C-band. The estimated cost is about $4.
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals that the FAA's air traffic control system is struggling with a persistent shortage of certified controllers, despite receiving over 200,000 applications. The GAO attributes the problem to a rigid hiring and training pipeline, age restrictions, and limited flexibility in staffing.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has selected RTX and Indra to replace hundreds of aging air traffic control radar systems currently in service across the US. Many of these systems date back to the 1980s and have exceeded their intended service life.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to roll out a nationwide system allowing pilots to give feedback on designated pilot examiners (DPEs) after check rides. The agency seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget to introduce a voluntary 'post-activity survey' for pilots who complete practical tests conducted by DPEs.
United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has unveiled the country's new Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. The program was announced on December 17, 2025, and outlines six key pillars to develop the US AAM ecosystem.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether major US airlines complied with its emergency order requiring carriers to cut flights at 40 of the nation's busiest airports during the 43-day federal government shutdown. The agency has contacted airlines that operate more than 10 daily flights at any affected airport and is seeking documentation showing compliance.