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The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

While the Federal Aviation Administration says the grounded 737 Max 9 aircraft can resume flying after inspections, the agency imposed sweeping jet production restrictions at Boeing factories.

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The FAA says airlines should check the door plugs on another model of Boeing plane

The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending that airlines visually inspect the door plugs of Boeing 737-900ER jets after some airlines reported unspecified issues with the bolts.

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'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

The latest safety lapse at Boeing renews concerns about the company's influence in Washington and whether federal regulators have delegated too much of their oversight authority to its employees.

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Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough?

The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed.

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Ground collision of two Boeing planes in Chicago sparks FAA investigation

A plane taxiing for departure clipped another aircraft at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration

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FAA to Audit Boeing’s 737 Max Production and Increase Oversight

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced an audit of Boeing's aircraft production and increased oversight after a series of mishaps with the 737 M...

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FAA to audit Boeing manufacturing, increase scrutiny after panel blew off jet in midflight last week

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will audit Boeing’s aircraft production and increase oversight of the troubled company after a panel blew off a jetliner in midflight last week

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The most turbulent flight routes around the world, from short-haul domestic trips to long-haul journeys

Which flight routes experience the most turbulence on average?

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Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side

The emergency landing of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner with a gaping hole in its side is renewing safety concerns about the planes and creating new headaches for Boeing

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A jet's carbon-composite fiber fuselage burned on a Tokyo runway. Is the material safe?

The runway fire in Tokyo is providing a key test of the safety of carbon-composite material on planes

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Boeing urges airlines to check its 737 Max jets for loose bolts

The FAA says it's closely monitoring the Boeing-requested checks after an unnamed international airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut on a 737 Max while performing routine maintenance.

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Afternoon Edition: The busiest days for holiday travel

Plus: The Pope’s LGBTQ decision, deliberations begin in Burke trial and more.

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Holiday travel period to be one of the busiest in recent memory

About 5.9 million Illinoisans will travel more than 50 miles over the holidays. That’s 3.5% more people traveling than the same period last year.

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US proposes replacing engine-housing parts on Boeing jets like one involved in passenger's death

Five years after a fatal accident, federal officials are proposing modifications and additional inspections to the engine housing of nearly 2,000 Boeing jets in the U.S. The proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday largely follows recommendations that Boeing made to airlines in July

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YouTuber speaks out after being jailed for intentionally crashing plane

Trevor Jacob crashed plane in Los Padres National Forest in 2021

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FAA to investigate drone that delayed Ravens-Bengals game

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a drone briefly delayed the Ravens-Bengals game in Baltimore

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SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion

SpaceX is aiming for another test flight of its mega rocket on Friday after getting the final OK from the Federal Aviation Administration

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Near-misses at US airports prompts calls for ‘urgent action’

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened seven investigations into near-miss incidents since January

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SpaceX says its 2nd Starship test flight could launch on Nov. 17 (video)

SpaceX says its next Starship launch could occur as early as Nov. 17, pending regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies.

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Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stress

The nation’s top accident investigator says a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a clear warning sign that aviation is under stress

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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA

The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.

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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration finally has a Senate-confirmed leader

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Biden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement from a key Senate panel

President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation

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White House nominee to lead the FAA glides through a Senate committee vote

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.

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SpaceX can’t launch another rocket until dozens of fixes are made, FAA says

An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration found multiple failures that led to the explosion of a SpaceX rocket in the Rio Grande Valley in April.

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