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The FAA says reported laser strikes fell for a third straight year, but thousands of incidents continue to pose risks to pilots across the US

Lithuanian airline KlasJet, part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed the necessary approvals to operate Boeing 737NG aircraft on flights to, from and within the US

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $1.1 billion in grants to 280 airports for runway, terminal and safety upgrades, including new vehicle tracking technology

A United Airlines flight diverted to Maine after a passenger disturbance, while a Southwest flight landed in Baltimore after a reported bird strike

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $481 million in grants to 191 airports across 36 states and two territories for infrastructure and safety improvements ahead of Labor Day

The FAA has installed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative system, bringing real-time aircraft and vehicle tracking to 100 U.S. air traffic control towers

Rosaviatsia imposed temporary restrictions on takeoffs and landings at a number of airports across Russia overnight, including fields in the Moscow region

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $67,500 penalty against MIA Solutions over 17 shipments of JBL earbuds containing lithium-ion batteries sent for air transport

Delta Flight 1208 returned safely to Minneapolis after a pilot medical emergency while en route to Orlando. The FAA will investigate the incident

The FAA has conducted its first remotely piloted eVTOL test under the eIPP, using Elroy Air's Chaparral cargo aircraft in Louisiana

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