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FAA investigating after 'green laser' flashed at Black Hawk helicopter
The Federal Aviation Administration reported it is investigating an incident on Thursday involving a laser aimed at a Black Hawk helicopter operated by the National Guard.
Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry
A naturalized U.S. citizen working as an FAA contractor pleaded guilty this week to spying in the U.S. on behalf of Iran, ...
Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to sharing US airport files with Iran
A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor pleaded guilty Wednesday to working as an agent of Iran and sharing ...
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Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to acting as Iranian government agent
A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor pleaded guilty Wednesday to acting as an agent of the Iranian ...
Why Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Blue Origin’s all-female crew may not actually be astronauts, according to the FAA rules
Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and the rest of the Blue Origins crew who flew to space on Monday may not technically ...
Head of FAA’s Air Traffic Organization Tim Arel resigning after 40 years of federal service
Arel has led the ATO, which oversees the nation’s air traffic control system, through a period of growing scrutiny and recent ...
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After string of near-collisions, FAA wants to change flight rules over PBIA
The FAA will review public comments and conduct safety and environmental assessments before implementing any changes. The ...
Drones over NJ, again, as FAA announces testing near Cape May Ferry Terminal
Months after mystery sightings alarmed the public and politicians alike, the FAA says drone testing will be conducted near ...
FAA grounds NYC company behind deadly Hudson River helicopter crash
The Federal Aviation Administration accused the owner of the company behind last week’s fatal Hudson River helicopter crash ...
FAA and NTSB investigating after Frontier Airlines’ hard landing in Puerto Rico
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Frontier Airlines flight made a “hard landing” at Luis Marin ...
FAA tests drone detection equipment in New Jersey after unexplained drone sightings in the state last year
The Federal Aviation Administration is testing systems to detect drones in New Jersey, after a series of unexplained drone ...