Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Tony Zorn, a pilot, died in a plane crash in Georgia. The FAA is determining if the aircraft was a registered plane or an unregistered ultralight, which will dictate the investigation's handling. Local authorities confirmed the crash was fatal, and Zorn was the only person on board.

Authorities in Jessamine County, Kentucky, are investigating a plane crash reported around 8:46 a.m. on Saturday. Emergency units were dispatched after multiple 911 calls helped locate the crash site off KY-169. The FAA and NTSB have been called to the scene as the investigation continues.

A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after reporting mechanical issues, with volunteers using tools like sledgehammers to rescue passengers. One person, Joshua Baer, died, while three teenagers, two pilots, and a truck occupant survived. Authorities and bystanders collaborated to save lives during the emergency.

An easyJet flight was diverted due to a power bank incident, highlighting safety concerns about portable chargers on planes. The article warns passengers about prohibited items and FAA regulations regarding lithium batteries.

Texas storms have caused hundreds of flight cancellations and delays, with nearly 150 flights canceled or delayed at Dallas Fort Worth international airport on Wednesday. Flash flood warnings and school closures have been reported in Texas. The north-east heatwave is coming to a close after breaking records.

Two US senators, Tammy Duckworth and Tammy Baldwin, are calling on the FAA to study the impact of reduced flight attendant staffing on emergency evacuations. They express concern that there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation. This could potentially affect passenger safety.

A small plane crashed into a home in Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire. The crash occurred in a residential neighborhood near downtown Akron. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate.

The US needs a drone defense plan to address the growing threat of drones disrupting critical infrastructure and national security, with an estimated 2.7 million drones expected by 2027. Private drones have already forced firefighting aircraft to stand down and have been detected over military bases. A unified national response is needed to protect against drone threats.

A 41-year-old man named Michael Mott died by suicide after breaching security layers at Denver International Airport and being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet. The incident occurred late Friday night, and officials are reviewing safety protocols and perimeter security to identify potential improvements. The airport's security system relies on multiple layers, including fencing, cameras, and security patrols.

A Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed an individual on the runway at Denver International Airport, causing a brief engine fire and injuring 12 people. The incident occurred during takeoff, and the pilot stopped procedures immediately. An investigation is underway by the NTSB, FAA, and Frontier Airlines.

A Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff after a security breach. The incident occurred on Friday night, and an investigation is ongoing. The person breached airport security by scaling a perimeter fence and dashing out onto the runway.

A drone pilot successfully challenged the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) no-fly zones around unmarked, moving ICE vehicles, leading to the policy's reversal. The FAA rescinded the rule after the pilot argued it was overly broad and violated drone operation rights.

A deadly runway collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22 was caused by air traffic control decisions, communication breakdowns, and technology limitations, resulting in two pilot deaths and multiple injuries. The NTSB report revealed that a controller cleared an airport rescue vehicle to cross an active runway as a regional jet was landing, with delayed warnings and flawed radar systems exacerbating the incident.

Two passenger jets narrowly avoided a collision at JFK Airport after Republic Airways Flight 4464 and Air Canada Express Flight 8554 came too close during approach, prompting FAA investigation. Both crews executed go-arounds following onboard alerts. This incident follows another recent near-miss involving Southwest Airlines flights, raising concerns about air traffic safety.

Two Southwest Airlines planes narrowly avoided a midair collision at Nashville's airport due to conflicting air traffic control instructions. The FAA is investigating the incident, which highlights potential safety concerns in air traffic management.