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FAA to accept bids for drone test sites
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounded
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Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged less than a week ago.
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FAA grounds Boeing 787s to address battery fires
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The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will issue an emergency safety order requiring airlines to temporarily cease operating the 787, Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced plane.
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FAA clears Santa Claus for annual Christmas flight
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The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Thursday that Santa Claus’ reindeer-powered sleigh, Santa One, is now cleared for its annual Christmas flight around the globe.
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Smoking at Dulles Airport causes spike in poor air quality, CDC says
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If you're flying in and out of Dulles this holiday season, you may want to be cognizant of the indoor smoking areas, the CDC says, which are causing air pollution levels five times worse than in non-smoking airports.
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Aircraft part found in Bethesda yard
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A Bethesda couple is trying to figure out how a military-issue fuel cap landed in their backyard.
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Planes have close call at Detroit airport
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Just days after a miscommunication led to a 'loss of required separation' between three planes at Reagan National Airport, Detroit has a close call.
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FAA: NJ airport fire having ripple effect on US flights
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the fire at a building at Atlantic City International Airport has made some traffic flow systems unavailable.
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Virgin America at Reagan Airport coming later this summer
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Virgin America will soon make its debut at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as part of a new fleet of long-range flights departing out of DCA.
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Jerome 'Randy' Babbitt DWI charges dropped
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After a judge viewed video of a traffic stop during which former FAA head Randy Babbitt was arrested for DWI, he tossed out the charges against him.
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American Airlines jet delayed by 'altercation' of ranting flight attendant
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When a flight attendant took over the public-address system and launched into a rant that included references to 9-11 and the safety of their plane, several passengers wrestled the flight attendant into a seat.
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Pilot fatigue rules to help prevent dangerous flying conditions
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The FAA has issued an updated set of rules for pilots dictating exactly how much rest they must get between shifts. The previous regulations dates back to the 1960s.
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Randy Babbitt resigns
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Randy Babbitt says he will resign after he was arrested over the weekend by Fairfax City police and charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Jerome 'Randy' Babbitt, FAA Administrator, arrested for DWI
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Randy Babbitt was arrested over the weekend by Fairfax City police and charged with driving while intoxicated.
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8 planes stuck on tarmac over 3 hours in September, 3 at Dulles
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The government says there were eight planes stuck on the ground for more than three hours in September. Three of the extended delays were at Dulles Airport on Sept. 14 during thunderstorms.
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Colgan Air faces $1.9 million fine, flight attendants didn't complete training
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The Federal Aviation Administration says that Colgan Air of Manassas, Va., allowed 84 newly hired flight attendants to work flights after being told that the flight attendants hadn't completed required training.
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Another FAA shutdown?
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The Federal Aviation Administration has been operating on short-term extensions since 2007 because the House and Senate can't agree on a comprehensive plan for the future.
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FAA shutdown ends, but anxiety remains
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After a shutdown lasting two weeks, more than 70,000 FAA workers and contractors will get a paycheck again. One lawyer with the agency has little faith left in Congress.
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