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California helicopter business sold used parts as new, risking customers’ lives, indictment says
The helicopter repair service billed customers after installing old parts, according to a grand jury indictment.
FAA tests ability to detect drones following mystery sightings late last year
The FAA is testing its ability to detect drones in our airspace while making sure there's no interference with aircraft ...
FAA response to Boeing MAX engine issue comes under scrutiny
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing new scrutiny about its decisions following two incidents where smoke filled the interior of Boeing 737 MAX planes.
General Dynamics says G800 earns FAA, EASA certifications
General Dynamics said on Wednesday its Gulfstream G800 jet has earned a certification from the Federal Aviation ...
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US aviation agency shuts down tour company after deadly crash involving Siemens CEO, family
The United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says New York Helicopter Tours — the company whose chopper ...
Head of FAA's Air Traffic Organization Tim Arel resigning after 40 years of federal service
FAA air traffic chief Tim Arel is stepping down amid growing safety concerns in the agency and a fatal plane crash near ...
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FAA: NYC tour operator behind fatal helicopter crash has shut down operations
April 14 (UPI) --The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the New York City tour operator of a helicopter that crashed last week in the Hudson River, killing all six on board ...