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‘The Daily Show’ Explains Why Congress Worked Together To End FAA Furloughs

Typically, it takes months for Congress to come to any sort of meaningful bipartisan decision. Last week, however, Congress managed to fix the FAA furloughs in a matter of days. Why? ‘The Daily Show’ takes a look. T...
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Mexican Carriers Add US Flights After FAA Safety Rating Upgrade

Aeromexico and Volaris will add flight frequencies and at least one new route to the U.S. after the U.S. Department of Transportation's FAA restored Mexico's Category 1 safety classification.
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FAA to Allow Use of Personal Electronic Devices Below 10,000 Feet

A working committee from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday officially recommended allowing the use of personal electronic devices onboard aircraft below 10,000 feet. Some airlines are already racing to allow ...
by Stephen Weisbrot
 
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United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Photo by Kevin Koske)

FAA Orders Airlines To Stop Flying Boeing 787 [UPDATED]

The FAA has ordered US airlines to temporarily stop flying the Boeing 787 effective immediately, citing the potential for battery failures.
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The Long Term Effects of The “Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013”

When the federal government enacted its sequestration plan, it hit the Federal Aviation Administration in several ways; The closing of many contracted control towers, as well as the furloughing of air traffic controllers. When ...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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