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6:47pm Jul 21, 2020

National National

FAA Inches Closer To Approving Boeing's Fixes To Troubled 737 Max

by David Schaper

The FAA says an airworthiness directive for Boeing's 737 Max is near, but it still may be months before the troubled plane flies passengers again.
Kelvin Kuo / AP

8:14pm Jan 27, 2020

National National

What We Know: The Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant And 8 Others

by Bill Chappell

The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter was operating under "special VFR" (special visual flight rules) status, meaning its pilot had been granted a request to fly in challenging conditions.
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6:47pm Dec 17, 2019

National National

Southwest Airlines Nixes Boeing 737 Max Planes From Its Fleet Until April

by Brakkton Booker

Southwest said its decision is "based on continued uncertainty" about when the FAA will allow the Max planes to return to service. Boeing's 737 Max fleet has been grounded worldwide since March.
Michel Euler / AP

8:20pm Oct 29, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Boeing Chief To Families Of Crash Victims: 'We Are Sorry, Deeply And Truly'

Dennis Muilenburg was grilled about whether Boeing had a cozy relationship with the FAA and if the airline tried to conceal information about flaws in its onboard flight-control system, called MCAS.
Lindsey Wasson / Reuters

8:35pm Oct 11, 2019

National National

Safety Experts Slam Boeing And FAA For Design And Approval Of 737 Max Jets

by David Schaper

Two of the planes crashed, killing hundreds. The review panel finds that Boeing withheld critical details about a flawed new automated system, and the regulators lacked expertise to find the problem.
9:41am Jun 21, 2019

World News World News National

FAA Orders U.S. Airlines To Bypass Iranian Airspace After Drone Shot Down

The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited U.S. carriers from overflying Iran "until further notice, due to heightened military activities and increased political tensions."
11:23am Jun 12, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Three North Carolina Airports Receive Grants for Safety Improvement Projects

by Neal Charnoff

The North Carolina Board of Transportation has approved funding for safety improvement projects at three regional airports.
1:46pm Jun 06, 2019

Economy Economy

PTI One Of Two NC Airports Getting Major FAA Investment

by Keri Brown

The Piedmont Triad International Airport is getting a major boost from the Federal Aviation Administration. As a result, a new air traffic con
9:12am May 14, 2019

National National

Tourist Seaplanes Collide In Alaska, Killing At Least 4

by Laurel Wamsley

The planes both carried tourists from the cruise ship Royal Princess on sightseeing trips. Preliminary reports indicate a mid-air collision, the Coast Guard said.
Elaine Thompson / AP

9:30am May 06, 2019

National National

Boeing Knew About 737 Max Sensor Problem Before Plane Crash In Indonesia

by Laurel Wamsley

Engineers at the company discovered a problem with a key safety indicator light within months of the first deliveries of the 737 Max. But it didn't inform airlines or regulators for another year.
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11:46am Apr 16, 2019

National National

Boeing Slow To 'Own' Recent Air Disasters, Analysts Say

by Daniella Cheslow

After a second 737 Max jet crashed in Ethiopia, it took Boeing weeks to speak openly about the role its flight control software may have played. Critics say that's too long.
Andrew Harnik / AP

3:57pm Apr 04, 2019

World News World News National

Pilots Split Over FAA Chief's Claims On Boeing 737 Max Training

by Daniella Cheslow

The top official at the FAA says airline pilots had enough training to handle Boeing's flight control software linked to two deadly crashes. His statement has divided pilots in the U.S. and overseas.

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