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A small plane crash occurred in a remote area south of Grand Junction, Colorado, but both people aboard walked away and were transported to a hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, which happened around 4:40 p.m. on Friday near Highway 141 between Whitewater and Gateway.

A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on July 10, 2026, due to thunderstorms, grounding all departing flights. The FAA reported the measure was lifted by 4:30 p.m., but 410 flight delays and 12 cancellations occurred. Storms also caused traffic disruptions and power outages affecting over 28,000 Duke Energy customers.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a six-figure salary with federal benefits for air traffic controller positions but requires mandatory retirement at age 56. The FAA is struggling to fill roles at Detroit Metropolitan Airport due to a nationwide shortage of controllers.

Beta, an electric air taxi company, completed its first test flights in the U.S. government's pilot program and is among several companies competing to secure Federal Aviation Administration certification for commercial passenger flights.

A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing after a window dislodged, partially sucking a man out of the aircraft. Passengers helped pull him back in, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition. The flight, intended for Germany from Thessaloniki, returned due to the incident, which is under investigation.

Wally Funk, a member of the Mercury 13 and the oldest woman to go into space, died at 87. She trained with NASA in the 1960s but never flew, later becoming a space tourism pioneer with Blue Origin in 2021.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but was never allowed to become an astronaut. Funk also held roles as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

A plane crash in Winona County, caused by suspected engine trouble, left the 62-year-old pilot injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred near roads 33 and 6, involving a Glasair I RG aircraft, with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board assisting in the investigation. A related crash at Winona Airport last month involved a newly installed wing.

Eight Apache helicopter pilots were temporarily suspended following a Fourth of July flyover during the Salute from the Shore event in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The South Carolina Army National Guard described the suspension as a routine administrative measure during an ongoing investigation, emphasizing it was not punitive. Pilots remain employed with other duties and in good standing.

Eight Apache helicopter pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard were temporarily suspended as part of an investigation into their July Fourth flyover during the Salute from the Shore event. Officials stated the suspension is a routine administrative measure, not punitive, and the pilots continue working on non-flying duties while the review is ongoing.

Eight Apache helicopter pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard were temporarily suspended following a Fourth of July flyover during the Salute from the Shore event. Officials stated the suspension is a routine administrative measure linked to an ongoing investigation into the flight, emphasizing it is not punitive. Pilots remain employed and in good standing while their duties are reviewed.

Nashville's air traffic control tower has faced chronic staffing shortages, with only 27 certified controllers in September compared to the FAA's goal of 52. Despite promises of relief from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, progress remains slow, though a federal memo suggests relocation incentives of up to $60,000 for controllers may be in play. The FAA is also exploring AI software to improve air traffic efficiency.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space at 82 in 2021, died at 87 in Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but never flew with NASA. Funk also held roles as the first female inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration and the first female air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space at age 82 in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but never became an astronaut. Funk also held firsts as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

The FAA forecasts 56,311 flights on July 9, the busiest day of July, as travelers return from extended Fourth of July trips and mid-summer vacations. Travel experts attribute the surge to shifting summer vacation patterns and advise booking nonstop flights and early departures to avoid delays.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officially renamed Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport, changing its three-letter identifier from PBI to DJT. Eric Trump announced the change on Instagram, celebrating the renaming and the new identifier used for flight operations.

Metro Nashville and a state-appointed airport board are disputing control of the Nashville Airport Authority under a new state law. The state board claims its actions are constitutional, while Metro argues federal law prevents the FAA from recognizing the state takeover until the legal dispute is resolved. The FAA may approve the takeover only if the board agrees or a court resolves the matter.

A seaplane with eight people onboard made a hard landing in New York’s East River, causing substantial damage. A passenger’s video captured the plane hitting the water three times before a strut collapsed, leading to a mayday call. All passengers were rescued with two sustaining minor injuries.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework hit their plane during descent into Chicago Midway International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, but no damage or injuries were found.

A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Airlines flight landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, prompting investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and Chicago Police Department. No injuries occurred, and the plane landed safely. Multiple similar incidents were reported at the airport that night.

A seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River, resulting in eight people being rescued. The Federal Aviation Administration reported a wing strut snapped during the incident, which is under investigation. Two civilians sustained minor injuries but declined medical attention.

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed ending a 1973 ban on civilian supersonic flights over land, potentially enabling 3-hour flights between Los Angeles and New York. The rule change aims to replace decades-old restrictions on overland supersonic travel.

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a fireworks mortar while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely with no injuries reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, and while Chicago police noted minor paint damage, Delta mechanics found no damage during post-flight inspections.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent near Chicago Midway International Airport on July 5, 2026. The incident occurred at 200-250 feet altitude, but the flight landed safely with no injuries. The FAA confirmed it would investigate the incident, which was one of multiple reported firework-related encounters that day.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4. The FAA confirmed the Airbus A319 landed safely with no injuries or damage, and an investigation has been launched.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent near Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4. The flight landed safely with no injuries, and no damage was found after inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent in Chicago on July 4. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and no damage was found during inspections. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred amid multiple reported firework-aircraft encounters.

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by fireworks while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, with the pilot reporting a 'big bang' and the Federal Aviation Administration investigating. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft landed safely. Air traffic controllers warned incoming flights of similar incidents, describing the airspace as a 'war zone.'

A Delta Air Lines plane was struck by a firework during its landing at Midway International Airport. The aircraft, arriving from Atlanta, landed safely with no injuries or damage reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

The Department of Transportation plans to replace the ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise limit, allowing faster-than-Mach-1 flights over land if noise remains below a specified threshold. This change, outlined in an FAA notice in the Federal Register, could enable 3-hour flights from Los Angeles to New York City.

Sixteen California airports, including several in Southern California, will receive $107 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to modernize infrastructure and improve safety. The funding is part of the Airport Improvement Program, which supports projects like runway and taxiway rehabilitation, airport signage, and lighting upgrades.

A preliminary NTSB report found no engine failure or mechanical malfunctions in a June 14 skydiving plane crash in Missouri that killed 12 people. The crash occurred during a skydiving flight, with the plane losing control and crashing into a field, and the investigation highlighted ongoing concerns about weak oversight of skydiving operations.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board found no engine failure or mechanical malfunctions in a Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people. The crash occurred during a skydiving flight operated by Skydive Kansas City, with investigators recovering damaged GoPro cameras but no flight data recorder. The NTSB noted ongoing concerns about weak oversight of skydiving operators, and the Federal Aviation Administration has established a committee to address safety recommendations.

A preliminary report found no engine failure or mechanical issues in a Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people. The National Transportation Safety Board noted the aircraft met weight and balance requirements, but the crash investigation remains ongoing. The plane, operated by Skydive Kansas City, lacked a crash data recorder and crashed during an initial climb.

Two men were injured after a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron plane crashed and caught fire in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The pilots reported engine trouble before the crash, which occurred just before 2 a.m. near Brooklyn Avenue. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

A small plane crashed near a scrap yard in Lancaster, South Carolina, early Thursday morning. The Beechcraft airplane, owned by Pressley Aviation LLC, was flying from Laredo, Texas, at the time of the crash. Authorities are investigating the cause, and details about injuries or the pilot remain unclear.

U.S. airports and airlines are experiencing record passenger numbers, leading to overcrowded planes and increased strain on the aviation system. Airlines are pushing for government investment to modernize air traffic control, which is understaffed and outdated.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of engine mount bearings on its MD-11 freighters, despite Boeing's earlier recommendation, leading to an engine detachment and fatal crash. Boeing and the FAA acknowledged misjudging the risk of bearing failure, which caused engine lugs to break during takeoff at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of a critical engine-mount bearing that failed, leading to an engine detachment and crash in Louisville. Boeing and the FAA initially downplayed the risk, and maintenance company STE San Antonio Aerospace followed UPS's inspection guidelines, which focused on corrosion rather than bearing failure.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of a key engine-mount part that failed, leading to an engine flying off a plane that crashed in Louisville, killing three pilots and 12 others. Boeing and the FAA initially claimed the part's failure did not jeopardize flight safety, despite prior recommendations for enhanced inspections.