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FAA Publishes Means To Comply With Part 23

Last August, the final rule overhauling the Part 23 airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes officially went into effect. Now, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued 63 means of compliance for Part 23 that will foster faster installation of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes, while reducing costs for the aviation industry.

Revamped Lawsuit Vows To Expose ‘Discrimination’ In Obama FAA’s Diversity Hiring

A federal judge breathed new life into a lawsuit over the Federal Aviation Administration's race-based hiring practices for air traffic controllers. The D.C. federal judge's ruling not only allows plaintiff Andrew Brigida's suit to move forward, but reignites the controversy over what critics call the Obama administration's decision to put "diversity over safety" at FAA.

1 of 4 in small plane crash ID’d as builder to the stars

A prominent builder for celebrities' homes was identified by authorities Sunday as being one of four people on board a small plane that crashed off the coast of Long Island, killing two and leaving two missing and presumed dead. East Hampton Town Police identified the people as 70-year-old builder Bernard Krupinski, 70-year-old Bonnie Krupinski, 22-year-old William Maerov and 47-year-old Jon Dollard.

American Airlines flight makes diverted landing after windshield shattered by hail

A hail storm shattered an American Airlines plane's windshield and caused damage to its nose on Sunday, forcing the plane to divert to El Paso, Texas. The plane landed safely despite the damage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration .

U.S. Congress targets requirements for fluorochemicals in firefighting foams at airports

The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to lift requirements for airports to use firefighting foams containing fluorochemicals. Substances such as perfluoroalkyls persist in the environment and are increasingly found in drinking water supplies across the U.S., especially near airports, military bases, and other facilities that manufacture or use these compounds.

Where pilots and flight attendants sleep on long flights

Climb this secret staircase to see the crew rest area in a brand new United Boeing 777-300ER Climb this secret staircase to see the crew rest area in a brand new United Boeing 777-300ER View from the QANTAS jaw-dropping first class lounge in Sydney. Crew rest area is located behind the windows on the bubble.

United Picks Former FAA Boss as New Chairwoman

Jane Garvey is likely to have a busy few years overseeing CEO Oscar Munoz, with a number of big decisions on the horizon. United Continental Holdings Inc.'s board named former Federal Aviation Administration boss Jane Garvey to be chairman, as the carrier works to improve operations and close a profit gap with rivals.

U.S. Intends to Loosen Rules for Supersonic Jet Travel

Boom! Supersonic flights just got one step closer to becoming a reality again, thanks to news that U.S. regulations about them are coming up for review with an intent to loosen them. The Federal Aviation Administration is crafting a regulation "to accommodate noise certification of new supersonic aircraft," the agency said in a post on a White House website .

Private jet from Texas crashes in Honduras, all passengers survive

A private jet travelling from Austin, Texas, crashed off the end of the runway of the Honduran capital's international airport and broke in half Tuesday, but the crew and passengers were rescued and reportedly out of danger. Video images posted online showed what appeared to be area residents pulling people out of the damaged fuselage of the white Gulfstream jet, while others sprayed it with hand-held fire extinguishers.