Dec 11 WATCH: FAA analysis predicted many more Boeing Max 737 crashes without a fix By David Koenig, Associated Press FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson is testifying before Congress on Wednesday. Watch in the video player. Continue reading
Oct 18 FAA demands Boeing explain why it didn’t disclose troubling messages By David Koenig, Associated Press Messages between two employees regarding their communications with federal regulators pointed to potential problems in a flight-control system. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 4:45 Did the FAA’s deference to Boeing compromise safety of 737 Max? The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all Boeing 737 Max passenger jetliners in March, after the plane’s second deadly crash in five months. But questions remain about why the agency didn’t act sooner. Now, a New York Times investigation suggests the… Continue watching
May 15 Lawmakers grill FAA chief about Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns By Associated Press The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Daniel Elwell, is testifying before a House aviation panel after two deadly accidents involving the Boeing 737 Max. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 5:51 How drones are delivering lifesaving medical supplies in Rwanda By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman Getting medical supplies to where they are needed fast can mean the difference between life and death outcomes, but moving them efficiently across long distances to remote and rural areas can be difficult for traditional transportation. Special correspondent Fred de… Continue watching
Apr 04 Ethiopian Airlines crew followed Boeing procedures before crash, report shows By Elias Meseret, Associated Press The report was based on data from the recorders of the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet that crashed just after taking off last month, killing all 157 on board. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Senate scrutinizes FAA oversight of Boeing planes after two fatal crashes By Tom Krishner, David Koenig, Marcy Gordon, Associated Press The Transportation Department watchdog has previously raised questions about the FAA's certification of Boeing planes and the seemingly close relationship between some agency managers and Boeing. Continue reading
Mar 19 Trump’s nominee to lead FAA would face Boeing oversight questions By David Koenig, Tom Krisher, Associated Press The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump will nominate Stephen Dickson, a former Delta Air Lines executive, to head the FAA. Continue reading
Mar 15 2 deadly crashes raise questions about FAA’s close ties to Boeing By David Koenig, Tom Krishner, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Critics say the system that relies on employees of airplane manufacturers to do government-required safety inspections is too cozy. Continue reading
Jan 25 FAA reports air travel delays at airports in New York and New Jersey By Associated Press FAA spokesman Gregory Martin said Friday that it had augmented staffing, rerouted traffic and increased spacing between planes as needed. Continue reading