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FAA Proposes $255,000 Fine Against American Airlines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violation
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines (American) for allegedly violating drug and alcohol regulations.
The FAA alleges that between May 2019 and December 2023 American allowed 12 flight attendants who tested positive on drug and alcohol tests to resume performing safety-sensitive duties without completing all the required follow-up testing. The employees tested positive for substances...
FAA Proposes $304,272 in Fines Against Southwest Airlines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $304,272 civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.
The FAA alleges that Southwest failed to conduct all of the required follow-up drug or alcohol testing for 11 employees, including pilots, flight attendants, and aircraft mechanics. The employees had previously tested positive for alcohol or drugs including marijuana, cocaine and...
FAA Proposes $56,000 Fine Against Spring City Jet for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $56,000 civil penalty against Spring City Jet, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.FAA Proposes $70,500 Fine Against Verizon for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $70,500 civil penalty against Verizon Communications, Inc. of New York for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations.FAA Proposes $260,000 Fine Against World Event Promotions for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $260,000 civil penalty against World Event Promotions (WEP) of Coral Gables, Florida, for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations.
The FAA alleges WEP offered three shipments of battery packs containing lithium ion batteries to United Parcel Service (UPS) for transportation by air. Lithium ion batteries are classified as hazardous materials. In one instance, employees at the UPS sorting...
FAA Proposes $97,750 Fine Against Devinaire Industries for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $97,750 civil penalty against Devinaire Industries (Devinaire) of Hillsboro, Oregon, for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations.
The FAA alleges that on two flights in January 2025, Devinaire accepted two shipments of radiopharmaceutical materials for transportation by air. Radiopharmaceutical materials – drugs that contain radioactive substances – are classified as a hazardous material....
Statement on Air Canada Express Incident at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Air Canada Express Flight 8646 struck an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle after landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The accident occurred around 11:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 22. The CRJ-900 was arriving from Montreal. The FAA and NTSB will investigate.Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Federal Aviation Administration Announce New Measure to Enhance Safety between Airplanes & Helicopters
More stringent safety protocol is based on a year-long analysis following the tragic 2025 DCA midair collision.FAA Streamlines Commercial Space License Approvals
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is supporting American commercial space innovation by streamlining the launch and reentry licensing process.
All licensing will now occur under the Part 450 rule, which consolidates four old rules into one.
It provides more flexibility and more methods of compliance, reducing the...