FAA cites air traffic controller shortages as cause of growing flight disruptions

The Federal Aviation Administration says a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers has caused thousands of flight delays.

FAA lifts cap on Boeing's 737 MAX production

SEATTLE/WASHINGTON – Boeing can hike 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a 38 plane-per-month cap that had been in place since January 2024, the agency and planemaker said on Friday.

FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the limit it imposed after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines jet that the company built.
WPTV

FAA puts year-round flight restrictions in place around Mar-a-Lago

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as of Oct. 20, there will be a year-round flight restriction in place for Mar-a-Lago, whether President Trump is in town or not.

Flight delays hit major US airports amid FAA staffing woes

The Federal Aviation Administration said staffing was a major cause of flight delays this weekend, though the shutdown ties aren't clear.
AeroTime

Senate Republicans introduce bill to pay FAA, TSA workers amid shutdown

Senate Republicans introduce the Keep America Flying Act to ensure FAA and TSA workers are paid during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Trump’s Transportation Secretary ‘can’t guarantee’ flights won’t be delayed or canceled as FAA struggles with staffing amid shutdown

Thousands of flights have been delayed across the U.S. this week and three major airports issued ground stops Thursday
Albuquerque Journal

FAA closes investigation into Las Cruces airport with warning

On June 29, 2023, an aircraft took evasive action to avoid colliding with a maintenance vehicle adjacent to a runway at Las Cruces International Airport.
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