Business Aviation

Austin Airport is First in Nation to Get Advanced Tower Simulator, Boosting Controller Training and Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the first air traffic control tower in the nation to receive the new modernized Tower Simulation Syst...

FAA Halts Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control, Also Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process to Allow Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to Return to Service

Every Boeing 737-9 MAX with the door plug must now undergo the enhanced inspection and maintenance process prior to returning to operation  

FAA Statement on Recommending Visual Inspections of Boeing 737-900ER Mid-Exit Door Plugs

As an added layer of safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending that operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure the door is properly s...

Updates on Grounding of Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft

After taking decisive action to ground 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is now investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices and production lines, including those involving subcontractor Spiri...

FAA Increasing Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After taking decisive and immediate action to ground approximately 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX planes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced new and significant actions...

Updates on Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft

Aircraft will remain grounded until operators complete enhanced inspections which include both left and right cabin door exit plugs, door components, and fasteners.  

FAA Statement on Temporary Grounding of Certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft

The FAA will require immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight.