FAA and Regs

Authorities have warned pilots that violations of temporary flight restrictions can result in hefty fines, criminal charges, and aircraft confiscation.

Hop-A-Jet is calling on the FAA to expand proposed CF34 engine inspection requirements and close what it describes as gaps in corrosion detection and reporting.

A new VAI survey finds more than 25% of vertical aviation operators are still unprepared or only starting Safety Management System implementation.

Red Lake Nation tribal authorities prepare to drop all charges.

The FAA is reviewing whether a proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch” near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport could impact flight safety.

The agency is transitioning to a new cloud-based system designed to improve reliability, reduce outages, and modernize delivery to pilots and dispatchers.

Airline asks for more time after Airbus confirms barrier systems will not be ready for 2026 deadline.

Senators will question Bryan Bedford over safety failures tied to the 2025 DCA midair collision.

The FAA proposed new inspections for CF34 engines after a fatal 2024 Challenger crash linked to corrosion-related thrust loss.

The FAA has proposed new rules to restrict drone operations near critical infrastructure.