It isn’t easy to make air safety a partisan issue, but Rep. Peter DeFazio and his House committee got it to fly.
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Tag Archives: The FAA
The MAX Flies Again
Boeing’s woebegotten 737 MAX edges closer to rehabilitation with test flights that began this week.
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Blowing The Whistle On Good Government Service
The FAA comes under fire for helping an airline deal with problems that the agency might have prevented in the first place.
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Controlled Flight Into Tragedy
Technology mandated on large jets has all but eliminated the type of accident that was almost surely responsible for Kobe Bryant’s death.
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Reality Intrudes On Boeing And The FAA
Boeing and its U.S. regulator continue to think magically about the 737 MAX’s history and its near-term prospects.
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A Tragedy Still Isn’t A Crime
A criminal probe into recent airliner crashes is not going to make anyone safer, and it might do just the opposite.
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Safe Because We Said So
The FAA treated air safety like sports video review: The ruling on the field stands unless contrary evidence is conclusive.
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Air Power: Where To Stow Rechargeable Devices
If your device has a lithium-ion battery, your checked baggage is not a good place to put it. Forget about checking spares.
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A Reasonable First Step For Drone Regulations
A new rule requiring drone operators to register is a reasonable first step in balancing UAV activities and public safety.
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The 737 MAX Is Cleared For Takeoff
Boeing’s 737 MAX jetliner is ready for takeoff, and customers need have no fear of flying – apart from the ongoing pandemic.
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