FAA Demands Cultural Shift at Boeing After 737 Max Panel Blowout
Following a Boeing 737 Max panel blowout in January 2023, the FAA chief demanded a cultural shift at Boeing prioritizing safety over profits, while implementing stricter oversight including grounding 737 Max jets and increasing factory inspections; Boeing is working on improvements, but the process ...
FAA Demands Cultural Shift at Boeing After 737 Max Panel Blowout
Following a Boeing 737 Max panel blowout in January 2023, the FAA chief demanded a cultural shift at Boeing prioritizing safety over profits, while implementing stricter oversight including grounding 737 Max jets and increasing factory inspections; Boeing is working on improvements, but the process ...
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40% Bias Score
Child Injured by Falling Drones at Orlando Holiday Show
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, on December 21st after being hit by falling drones during a permitted holiday drone show; the city canceled a second show due to technical difficulties, and the FAA is investigating.
Child Injured by Falling Drones at Orlando Holiday Show
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, on December 21st after being hit by falling drones during a permitted holiday drone show; the city canceled a second show due to technical difficulties, and the FAA is investigating.
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36% Bias Score
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
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44% Bias Score
NY Airport Runways Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Activity
Mysterious drones caused a temporary closure of runways at New York's Stewart International Airport on Friday night, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger counter-drone legislation, although officials claim there is no evidence of a national security threat.
NY Airport Runways Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Activity
Mysterious drones caused a temporary closure of runways at New York's Stewart International Airport on Friday night, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger counter-drone legislation, although officials claim there is no evidence of a national security threat.
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48% Bias Score
FAA Extends Haiti Flight Ban Amid Ongoing Gang Violence
The FAA extended its ban on US civilian flights below 10,000 feet over Port-au-Prince, Haiti, until March 12, 2025, following shootings at three US aircraft in November that injured one crew member and amid persistent gang violence.
FAA Extends Haiti Flight Ban Amid Ongoing Gang Violence
The FAA extended its ban on US civilian flights below 10,000 feet over Port-au-Prince, Haiti, until March 12, 2025, following shootings at three US aircraft in November that injured one crew member and amid persistent gang violence.
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28% Bias Score
"Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal in 737 Max Case"
"A US federal judge rejected Boeing's plea agreement to plead guilty to deceiving the FAA, citing concerns over the selection process for an independent monitor to oversee Boeing's safety improvements following two fatal 737 Max crashes, raising questions of corporate accountability and regulatory e...
"Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal in 737 Max Case"
"A US federal judge rejected Boeing's plea agreement to plead guilty to deceiving the FAA, citing concerns over the selection process for an independent monitor to oversee Boeing's safety improvements following two fatal 737 Max crashes, raising questions of corporate accountability and regulatory e...
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40% Bias Score
American Airlines Ground Stop Disrupts Christmas Eve Travel
A vendor technology issue caused a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, disrupting travel plans during the busy Christmas Eve travel period; the issue was resolved within an hour, and flights resumed.
American Airlines Ground Stop Disrupts Christmas Eve Travel
A vendor technology issue caused a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, disrupting travel plans during the busy Christmas Eve travel period; the issue was resolved within an hour, and flights resumed.
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16% Bias Score
FAA Bans Drones Near Critical Infrastructure in New Jersey and New York
The FAA banned drones within two nautical miles of critical infrastructure in New Jersey and New York from December 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025, due to over 5,000 reported drone sightings, impacting over 13,000 registered drones in New Jersey.
FAA Bans Drones Near Critical Infrastructure in New Jersey and New York
The FAA banned drones within two nautical miles of critical infrastructure in New Jersey and New York from December 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025, due to over 5,000 reported drone sightings, impacting over 13,000 registered drones in New Jersey.
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40% Bias Score
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
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24% Bias Score
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal, Citing Concerns Over Compliance Monitoring
Judge Reed O'Connor rejected Boeing's plea agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FAA, citing concerns over the Justice Department's control of the compliance monitor selection process and the ineffectiveness of a previous agreement, and giving Boeing and the Justice Department 30 da...
Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal, Citing Concerns Over Compliance Monitoring
Judge Reed O'Connor rejected Boeing's plea agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FAA, citing concerns over the Justice Department's control of the compliance monitor selection process and the ineffectiveness of a previous agreement, and giving Boeing and the Justice Department 30 da...
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36% Bias Score
Trump to Modernize FAA, Prioritize Safety and Counter China's Growing Aviation Influence
President-elect Trump plans to swiftly modernize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve safety, efficiency, and regain public trust by appointing a new administrator and securing a multibillion-dollar budget, countering China's growing aviation influence.
Trump to Modernize FAA, Prioritize Safety and Counter China's Growing Aviation Influence
President-elect Trump plans to swiftly modernize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve safety, efficiency, and regain public trust by appointing a new administrator and securing a multibillion-dollar budget, countering China's growing aviation influence.
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60% Bias Score