FAA and Regs

Court rules it’s “premature” to force the sale of unleaded avgas in California

Planes were only a few seconds apart on departure.

The FAA has extended Boeing’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) for another three years, allowing a designated unit within the company to continue performing certain safety functions.

More than 1,200 employees—including senior leaders and technical experts—are leaving, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to maintain key safety and regulatory functions.

Aircraft operators have been warned to steer clear of a 1600-nm hazard area when the ninth Starship test launches.

Boeing may escape criminal prosecution with a financial assistance and regulation compliance plan.

The incident follows two recent radar and radio failures at a Newark-area facility, raising concerns about air traffic system reliability.

The Department of Transportation announced a major overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system, aiming to modernize aging infrastructure, enhance safety and reduce delays.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it will “radically transform” the system.

Most flights in and out of Newark Liberty Airport were delayed or canceled on Sunday.