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A jet that experienced deadly turbulence may have had 'trim issues,' the NTSB...

Officials say the business jet may have experienced problems with its stability before it hit roughness that caused the death Dana Hyde, a passenger who served in prominent posts for two presidents.

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The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he will leave

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration will leave the agency this summer, putting pressure on the White House to quickly find a replacement.(Image credit: Mariam Zuhaib)

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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA

The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.(Image credit: Mariam Zuhaib)

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2 major airlines find loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets

About 170 planes were grounded after the "door plug" on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight. United and Alaska are the two big U.S. carriers that fly Boeing jets with door plugs.

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The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the...

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own...

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A hot air balloon accident in Arizona leaves 4 people dead and 1 critically...

Authorities said they do not know the cause of the hot air balloon accident at the time. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.

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'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9...

The latest safety lapse at Boeing renews concerns about the company's influence in Washington and whether federal regulators have delegated too much of their oversight authority to its employees.(Image...

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The FAA says airlines should check the door plugs on another model of Boeing...

The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending that airlines visually inspect the door plugs of Boeing 737-900ER jets after some airlines reported unspecified issues with the bolts.(Image credit:...

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Small plane crashes into Florida mobile home, killing 3 people

Authorities received emergency calls at the same time about a structure fire and an aircraft that went off radar three miles from a Florida airport.

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United Airlines says federal regulators will increase oversight of the company

The move follows a series of recent issues at the airline, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one jet, an engine fire and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.(Image credit: Wilfredo Lee)

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