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FAA eyes fines for American, Southwest over employee drug, alcohol testing violations
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (357+ words) American Airlines and Southwest Airlines could face fines of hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over allegations that the carriers violated drug- and alcohol-testing regulations for employees. The FAA proposed a $255, 000 civil penalty against American…...
Flight Factor Shares More 777-300 ER Images, Paint Kit Now Available" - Threshold
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (127+ words) Flight Factor has shared more preview images of its upcoming Boeing 777-300 ER for X-Plane 12 through its Discord, and while there is still not much in the way of new hard information, we do get a range of different images." They…...
Archer Aviation Stock: The $5 Bet That Could Soar to $28 Or Crash on the Runway
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (305+ words) Archer has momentum in other areas, which is a plus. The FAA granted the business its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate in June 2024, a crucial regulatory mark that permits it to function as an air taxi service. It obtained Part 141 certification…...
Turkish Simulator Manufacturer Completes Boeing 737 MAX Testing
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (174+ words) For more information about how Halldale can add value to your marketing and promotional campaigns or to discuss event exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact our team to find out more Rest of World - jeremy@halldale. com HAVELSAN has completed factory…...
FAA Pilot Population Climbs Again In 2025
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (262+ words) The FAA reported 370, 286 active student pilots in 2025, up from 345, 495 in 2024 and 222, 629 in 2020. Private pilots continued a slower but steady climb, reaching 174, 155 in 2025 from 172, 012 a year earlier and 160, 860 in 2020. Commercial pilot numbers posted a larger jump, rising to 118, 314 in 2025 from 109, 727 in…...
Tweed New Haven Airport expansion deal draws praise from leaders but concern from neighbors
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (481+ words) NEW HAVEN, Conn. " A new agreement to expand Tweed New Haven Airport is drawing strong reactions from people on both sides of the runway." City leaders say the deal could split airport traffic between New Haven and East Haven and…...
Changes for Air Travelers: New bag fees and portable charger restrictions
13+ min ago (382+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Air travelers are facing higher costs and new restrictions as airlines pass along fuel expenses and tighten rules on portable chargers, adding to the list of changes passengers need to know before flying. Airline travel is becoming more…...
Tweed Airport expansion project moves forward despite neighbor concerns
49+ min ago (410+ words) EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A massive expansion project at Tweed Airport is one step closer to happening, but people who live nearby are concerned about increased noise and traffic. The project will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and includes…...
Spice Jet starts layoffs, 500 employees impacted first as fleet shrinks to 13 planes
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (537+ words) Over 500 staff impacted in first phase as airline with 13 planes faces cash crunch and rising liabilities. Spice Jet has begun workforce reductions, with more than 500 employees impacted in the first phase, as the budget carrier grapples with a shrinking fleet,…...
American Airlines Fined $255, 000 as 12 Drug-Positive Crew Returning to Work
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (629+ words) FORT WORTH, TEXAS" The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $255, 000 civil penalty against American Airlines (AA), accusing the Fort Worth-based carrier of permitting 12 flight attendants to resume safety-sensitive work after testing positive for drugs or alcohol without completing required…...