FAA and Regs

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.

Three Senate Democrats are urging an ethics probe into FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford over claims he delayed selling airline stock.

FAA expands weather cameras to improve pilot safety in remote regions.

The AD notes a potential pitch trim actuator issue that could affect flight control.

Agency receives 6,000 applications in the first 12 hours of its latest controller hiring push.

DETER program will speed up enforcement against unsafe and unauthorized drone operations.

Agency warns GA pilots to inspect seatbelts and harnesses after multiple NTSB restraint failure cases and outdated TSO concerns.