A private jet registered to a company linked to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed and erupted into flames on Thursday morning at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, authorities confirmed, resulting in seven fatalities, according to a reputable source who spoke with CNN.
Read More Family friend: Fmr NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family among 7 fatalities in N.C. private jet crash
FAA ends flight restrictions as staffing improves after the record shutdown, allowing airlines to resume normal schedules Monday.
Read More FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
President Donald Trump announced that he will be recommending a $10,000 bonus to “GREAT PATRIOT” air traffic controllers who continued to work through the government shutdown, while expressing disdain for those who “didn’t step up” and took time off.
Read More Trump recommends $10K bonus for ‘GREAT PATRIOT’ air traffic controllers who have worked without pay during govt. shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air travel will be slowed to “a trickle” as Thanksgiving approaches, as the ongoing government shutdown continues to negatively impact the availability of air traffic controllers.
Read More Duffy warns air travel will slow to ‘a trickle’ during holiday season if govt. shutdown persists
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a ground stop for flights heading to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to a shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the government shutdown.
Read More Government shutdown causes LAX ground stop due to controller shortage
Richard Blumenthal said the FAA’s proposed $3.1 million fine against Boeing is inadequate and wants the agency to explain how it calculated the penalty.
Read More US senator calls FAA’s proposed $3.1 million Boeing fine inadequate