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Two helicopters collided near McMinnville, Oregon, killing three people, including a flight instructor and a student pilot. Federal investigators are examining the crash

The FAA has released draft design standards for vertiports and other vertical flight facilities, covering safety areas, lighting, charging systems and rooftop sites

Harry Reid International Airport reports flight delays linked to weather conditions and FAA staffing, urging travelers to check with their airlines

A new FAA authorization allows BETA’s ALIA A250 to operate in more environments and conduct market survey flights with operators and other participants

The FAA has certified Boeing's 737 MAX 10, clearing the way for deliveries of the largest MAX variant after years of testing and safety reviews

Albuquerque has hosted New Mexico's first demonstration under a federal aviation initiative testing autonomous aircraft and next-generation flight technology

The FAA is seeking a $351,000 civil penalty against a US aviation company over 37 alleged violations involving unauthorized passenger-carrying flights

The Federal Aviation Association is bringing back its Flight Deck Training program, which was suspended at the start of the pandemic

The FAA has awarded $12 million to 19 companies and organizations developing technologies to safely expand drone operations in U.S. airspace

The FAA hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in FY2026 as the agency expands recruitment and training across the United States

Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports

The possible federal government shutdown in the U.S. on October 1 will not influence operations at Reagan National and Dulles airports; however, staffing shortages could cause travel delays