FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown
Read full article: FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
Read full article: FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remainThe Federal Aviation Administration is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7.
Want to be an air traffic controller? This is how much they make
Read full article: Want to be an air traffic controller? This is how much they makeWith nearly 2 million travelers expected to pass through Orlando International Airport for the Thanksgiving holiday, the weather isn’t the only variable that may impact travel times.
Virginia plane crash investigators ask when pilot became unresponsive and why aircraft flew its path
Read full article: Virginia plane crash investigators ask when pilot became unresponsive and why aircraft flew its pathThe pilot of the business jet that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, the fighter jet pilots reported, according to three US officials briefed on the matter.
How does Orlando’s airport keep planes from getting clipped? ‘Virtual’ ramp control
Read full article: How does Orlando’s airport keep planes from getting clipped? ‘Virtual’ ramp controlLast weekend was the busiest ever on record at the Orlando International Airport, largely due to huge Spring Break crowds.
LISTEN: Alaska Airlines flight relays potential threat to Orlando Air Traffic Control
Read full article: LISTEN: Alaska Airlines flight relays potential threat to Orlando Air Traffic ControlSomeone onboard an Alaska Airlines flight airdropped a message to another passenger that was treated as a potential threat, according to federal sources.
