Federal Aviation Administration

National

United Flights Grounded For More Than An Hour Due To Network Router Problem

2:34pm July 08, 2015

by Bill Chappell

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.

Economy

Aviation Company Expects Growth After FAA Approval

8:20pm March 17, 2015

by Keri Brown

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.

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Jimmy Underhill, drone technician for Agribotix, holds a drone at a farm in rural Weld County, Colorado.

National

As Rules Get Sorted Out, Drones May Transform Agriculture Industry

7:23pm February 18, 2015

by Luke Runyon

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.

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Dennis McCormack of Rockaway, N.J. checks the departure board only to find out that his flight to Newark, N.J. has been canceled at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

After Fire, FAA Orders Review Of Contingency Plans, Security

2:32pm September 29, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

On Friday, a contractor intentionally set fire to an FAA air traffic facility that has caused flight delays and cancellations for days.

A Parrot Bebop drone flies during a demonstration in May in San Francisco.

National

Lights, Camera, Drones: Hollywood's Lens Gets A Little Larger

4:08pm September 26, 2014

by David Schaper

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.