Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Says: A little less droid, a little more pilot

The Federal Aviation Administration is mandating a safety update already recommended by Boeing for 737s; it’s designed to give pilots more warning when airspeed drops too low, especially in landings and approaches. Too much reliance on auto-throttle…

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More flights allowed over Grand Canyon: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing several thousand more small-plane and helicopter flights in and over the Grand Canyon, with planes that are supposed to be “quieter,” although many have questioned the quietness formula. This has been a…

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FAA: Now you can use electronics gate-to-gate

Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate.Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate. The change will let…

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FAA Says: A little less droid, a little more pilot

The Federal Aviation Administration is mandating a safety update already recommended by Boeing for 737s; it’s designed to give pilots more warning when airspeed drops too low, especially in landings and approaches. Too much reliance on auto-throttle…

Read More

More flights allowed over Grand Canyon: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing several thousand more small-plane and helicopter flights in and over the Grand Canyon, with planes that are supposed to be “quieter,” although many have questioned the quietness formula. This has been a…

Read More

FAA: Now you can use electronics gate-to-gate

Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate.Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate. The change will let…

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