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Furlough-caused delays not as bad as feared, FAA says
WASHINGTON -- Flight delays in the United States linked to the furlough of thousands of air traffic controllers have not been as bad as...
Facing FAA furloughs, fliers could be looking at long delays and canceled flights
With furloughs for the nation’s air traffic controllers set to begin on Sunday, fliers may need to rethink their travel plans -- and...
FAA delays closure of 149 air traffic control towers
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it will delay the closures of all 149 air traffic control towers at smaller airports...
Airports suing FAA over planned tower shutdowns
Airport operators are mounting a legal challenge to the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to cut funding for 149 air traffic...
Texas to pay to keep 13 small airport towers open
The Texas Department of Transportation says it will pay to keep air traffic control towers open at 13 small airports when those...
Spending cuts could force runway closures
Automatic spending cuts could force some of the nation's busiest airports to close runways, causing widespread flight delays and...
FAA aims to ban pilots from using gadgets during flights
If the Federal Aviation Authority has its way, pilots won't be allowed to access electronic gadgets for personal use in the cockpit...
FCC urges FAA to rethink electronic-devices-on-planes rule
Air travelers who dread the moment when they have to turn off their smartphones and tablets on planes appear to have a powerful ally in...
Attention fliers: FAA to study policies on electronic devices
It’s a routine as familiar to air travelers as taking off their shoes at security, and to some just as annoying: turn off all your...
FAA could fine American Airlines $162M for violations
American Airlines could be facing more financial problems. The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to charge the Fort Worth-based...
DOT, FAA: 3 jets in close call never at risk of colliding
Updated at 4:25 p.m. ET -- Transportation officials on Thursday acknowledged a “loss of separation” involving three US Airways regional...
Smoke in control tower slows air traffic at Newark airport
Traffic at Newark Liberty International Airport briefly came to a standstill Tuesday afternoon after smoke in the control tower's...
FAA investigates jet door that fell on golf course
The main cabin door of a jet detached and plummeted onto a golf course in Hallandale Beach Wednesday, officials said. The door fell off...
FAA alleges US Airways violated hazardous materials rules, proposes fine
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining US Airways $395,850 for allegedly permitting hazardous materials on some of its...