Tag: Federal Aviation Administration

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., called his FAA legislation "transformational" because it would shift oversight of the nation's antiquated air traffic control system to an independent, non-profit corporation. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

FAA reauthorization in for a bumpy ride on Capitol Hill

Susan Ferrechio · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

The Federal Aviation Association is transitioning from a radar-based system to a GPS-based one, a process called NextGen. However, the process has gone over budget and is behind schedule.

The bill that’s pitting airlines, unions against each other

Sean Higgins · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

Washington Secrets

Delta CEO: GOP’s FAA bill will slash flights, boost delays, user fees

Paul Bedard · February 10, 2016 3:26 pm

A House Democrat says the federal government needs to step in to ensure that airlines don't make airplane seats too narrow for Americans who are getting heavier and heavier each year.

Dem wants wider airplane seats for wider Americans

Pete Kasperowicz · February 10, 2016 1:01 pm

Drones are a hot-ticket toy this holiday season. (AP File Photo/Alex Brandon)

45,000 drones fly into FAA registry

Daniel Chaitin · December 24, 2015 2:41 am

Air France flights grounded over bomb threats

Anna Giaritelli · November 18, 2015 4:16 am

An active shooter near the airport has SWAT teams and local police in a frenzy. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Active shooter forces FAA to divert San Diego air traffic

Anna Giaritelli · November 4, 2015 7:50 pm

The new FAA regulations will include a requirement that drone users register their devises in an effort to help track those who defy safety rules. (AP Photo/Bruce Crummy)

FAA to announce new drone rules

Kelly Cohen · October 19, 2015 3:08 pm

A report released in July by the Consumer Electronics Association estimates that the number of drones sold in the U.S. market will approach 700,000 units in 2015. (AP Photo/Noah Berger,File)

Report: Government to require drone registration

Daniel Chaitin · October 17, 2015 6:02 pm

Get ready for drones to fill the sky

Rudy Takala · October 5, 2015 12:01 am

BillÂ Shuster's legislation designates where the government should spend highway funding, but it does not come up with ways to pay for those projects. (AP Photo)

Finance and Economy

Lawmaker: Get ready for another short-term highway patch

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2015 2:35 pm

The main feature on the B4UFLY app will include an indicator that will inform the unmanned aircraft operator of the restriction and requirement status of a designated flight path.Â (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg)

FAA app for drone users ready for takeoff

Daniel Chaitin · August 30, 2015 2:19 pm