FAA Study: Air Traffic Controllers' Schedules Can Lead To Fatigue
Controllers who were closely monitored averaged 5.8 hours of sleep a day during the workweek. The number of hours dropped to 3.25 ahead of midnight shifts.
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2 Die As F-16 Collides With Cessna In Midair Close To Charleston, S.C.
The fighter jet was based at Shaw Air Force Base; its pilot safely ejected. Two people were aboard the civilian Cessna; both are dead, according to the National Transportation Board.
United Flights Grounded For More Than An Hour Due To Network Router Problem
The FAA issued a ground stop order for all U.S. airports at United's request Wednesday morning. On its Twitter feed, United apologized for delays and promised to help unhappy travelers.
Aviation Company Expects Growth After FAA Approval
A Burlington company is now one of just six in the U.S. approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to produce jet engines. The announcement could mean more jobs in the region.
As Rules Get Sorted Out, Drones May Transform Agriculture Industry
At farm shows across the country, drones have become as ubiquitous as tractors. Drone flights are mostly banned in the U.S., but on Sunday the FAA released long-awaited draft rules.
After Fire, FAA Orders Review Of Contingency Plans, Security
On Friday, a contractor intentionally set fire to an FAA air traffic facility that has caused flight delays and cancellations for days.
Lights, Camera, Drones: Hollywood's Lens Gets A Little Larger
The FAA is granting six movie and TV production companies permission to use drones for filming. The move could pave the way for the unmanned aircraft systems to be used in other commercial ventures.