The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop of November 13, 2026, and said some departures are resuming after it tested its systems.
The FAA ordered all airports ground stopped on November 13, 2026, citing a temporary telecommunications outage and reasons of safety.
An FAA final rule effective January 11, 2027, lets single-engine turbine airplanes and drones use manufacturer or owner-built inspection programs.
The FAA authorized Skyways to fly its V2 drone beyond visual line of sight from Shell's Louisiana facility to a Shell platform in the Gulf.
An FAA proposal would require Falcon 7X and 8X operators to adopt Revision 15 airworthiness limitations within 90 days. Comments are due December 21.
The FAA has put its first digital air traffic control towers into service in Florida and Alaska, with five more airports to follow.
The FAA proposed three Part 450 changes on flight abort limits and uncontrolled reentry, and plans a licensing overhaul in 2027.
The DOT OIG opened an audit of FAA safety oversight of helicopter air tours, including the aerial photography loophole cited by the NTSB.
FAA AD 2026-22-05 requires sealant inspections and adhesion tests in the center wing fuel tank of certain Boeing 787s, effective December 7, 2026.
Boeing narrows Q3 2026 net loss to $116M, completes 737 MAX certification, and wins $20B U.S. Navy F/A-XX fighter contract.
