CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The city of Cleveland has agreed to pay $200,000 in a settlement with the FAA on violations at Hopkins Airport. The initial fine was $735,000 but city was able to negotiate with FAA to the $200,000 figure. https://twitter.com/ScottTaylorTV/status/732622708752691201 The FAA fined the airport in September of last year for unsafe runways and under-staffing during several […]
via BBC News The US aviation authority plans to close 149 air traffic control towers in response to steep budget cuts that took effect this month. Towers will close at small airports but the facilities will remain open, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Pilots will have to co-ordinate takeoff and landing by themselves after 7 […]
via BBC News Boeing has suspended deliveries of its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft until a battery problem is resolved. The US aerospace giant said it would continue to build the plane, but not deliver any until US safety officials gave their backing. The US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing are investigating the problem. All 50 […]
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is expected to discuss Tuesday the new tarmac delay rule that goes into effect before the end of the week. The rule, set to take effect Thursday, is designed to prevent planes on domestic routes from sitting on the tarmac for more than three hours with passengers on board. Airlines who […]
The Federal Aviation Administration is changing a generations-old policy banning pilots from taking antidepressants, saying the new policy will improve safety by bringing to the surface pilots who either ignore signs of depression or lie about their use of medication for fear of losing their licenses to fly. Beginning Monday, pilots with mild to moderate […]
