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FAA Proposes $3.92 Million Civil Penalty Against Southwest Airlines

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $3.92 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating multiple aircraft on commercial flights with incorrect calculations of weight and balance data. The FAA alleges

FAA Proposes $5.4 Million Civil Penalty Against The Boeing Co.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $5.4 million civil penalty against The Boeing Co. for allegedly installing nonconforming slat tracks on approximately 178 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which Boeing subsequently presented as ready for airworthiness certification. This

FAA Proposes Revoking Nantucket Express’s Air Carrier Certificate

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to revoke the air carrier certificate of Nantucket Express, LLC of Nantucket, Mass., for allegedly conducting passenger-carrying flights using unqualified pilots and operating unauthorized

Federal Aviation Administration Clears Santa One for Christmas Eve Flight

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today cleared the Santa One sleigh for its around-the-world flight on Christmas Eve after properly installing Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) avionics in Rudolph’s nose. “This state-of-the-art technology will enhance

FAA Proposes $145,452 Civil Penalty Against Sioux Gateway Airport

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $145,452 civil penalty against the Sioux Gateway Airport for numerous alleged safety violations at the Iowa airfield. The FAA inspected Sioux Gateway Airport in May 2018, June 2019 and September
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