A United Airlines flight from Orlando to Chicago O'Hare was forced to divert to Atlanta after one of its engines failed mid-flight on January 3, 2025. The Boeing 777-200ER, operating flight UA1828, departed Orlando at 9:35 PM UTC and encountered the issue roughly an hour later. The flight crew notified passengers about the engine loss, prompting an emergency diversion.
FAA Extends Ban on U.S. Flights to Haiti Amid Continued Instability
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its prohibition on U.S. airlines flying to Haiti through March 12, citing ongoing instability in the country. This decision follows the expiration of a 30-day ban initially imposed after two aircraft were struck by gunfire on November 11 at Port-au-Prince’s international airport.
FAA Warns of Thanksgiving Flight Delays
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Travelers preparing to take to the skies this Thanksgiving week may encounter flight delays, particularly in the New York City area, due to air traffic controller shortages, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced.
"If we're short on staff, we will slow traffic as necessary to keep the system safe," Whitaker stated during a press briefing ahead of the holiday travel rush.
FAA Clears United Airlines After Investigation Following Series of Safety Scares
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given United Airlines a clean bill of health regarding its safety protocols. The FAA had initiated an enhanced review of the airline's procedures in March, following a series of mishaps, but has now concluded that United’s safety systems meet federal standards.
United Airlines Flight Loses Wheel During Takeoff, Prompts FAA Investigation
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In the latest of a series of troubling incidents for United Airlines, a Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday. United Flight 1001, bound for Denver, experienced the issue shortly after departing at 7:15 a.m. Despite the lost wheel, the aircraft landed safely in Denver at approximately 10 a.m. with no reported injuries among the 174 passengers and crew.
FAA's Proposed Regulations on Public Air Charters Garner Significant Attention
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received an overwhelming response to its proposal to regulate public air charter operations more stringently. The proposal has garnered close to 60,000 comments, surpassing the feedback received for other significant rulemakings, such as drone regulations and airline seat size standards.