Three North Carolina Airports Receive Grants for Safety Improvement Projects
The North Carolina Board of Transportation has approved funding for safety improvement projects at three regional airports.
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PTI One Of Two NC Airports Getting Major FAA Investment
The Piedmont Triad International Airport is getting a major boost from the Federal Aviation Administration. As a result, a new air t
Tourist Seaplanes Collide In Alaska, Killing At Least 4
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.
Boeing Knew About 737 Max Sensor Problem Before Plane Crash In Indonesia
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.
Boeing Slow To 'Own' Recent Air Disasters, Analysts Say
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.
Pilots Split Over FAA Chief's Claims On Boeing 737 Max Training
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.
Not Just Airplanes: Why The Government Often Lets Industry Regulate Itself
A number of government agencies work closely with the industries they are charged with regulating.
FAA Head Defends Agency Actions Following Recent Air Disasters
The aviation subcommittee held a hearing on the FAA's response to crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia involving the 737 Max, which was subsequently grounded around the world.
Airplane Grounding Tests Boeing's Influence In Washington
For decades, Boeing has worked to ingratiate itself with regulators and policymakers. That effort could be important as the company responds to a pair of deadly crashes.
U.S. Lawmakers Call To Ground The Boeing 737 MAX 8. FAA Says 'No' For Now
Sens. Warren, Cruz and Romney among lawmakers who want the FAA to ground Boeing's series of jets involved in recent crashes. About a dozen other countries already have.