The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/faa-federal-aviation-authority/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:39:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png FAA Federal Aviation Administration | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/faa-federal-aviation-authority/ 32 32 Bomb threat halts flights at Washington’s Ronald Reagan airport, FAA says https://www.timesofisrael.com/bomb-threat-halts-flights-at-washingtons-ronald-reagan-airport-faa-says/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:28:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681287 Scare involved a United Airlines plane that was moved to an isolated area, passengers taken off; delays reported at DC airport

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]]> Mystery drone sightings over New Jersey show gaps in US security, says Trump adviser https://www.timesofisrael.com/mystery-drone-sightings-over-new-jersey-show-gaps-in-us-security-says-trump-adviser/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:12:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3440320 Mike Waltz, whom Trump has tapped to be national security adviser, urges 'Iron Dome for America,' as White House plays down reports of unexplained UAVs, to some Democrats' chagrin

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]]> Turbulence forces diversion of Tel Aviv flight to New Jersey; 7 taken to hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/turbulence-forces-diversion-of-tel-aviv-flight-to-new-jersey-7-taken-to-hospital/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:45:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256855 Official: 'No major injuries, but most people want to get checked out at the emergency room'; flight rerouted after 'Six Flags'-like turbulence nauseates passengers; FAA to probe

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]]> Flights gradually return to skies after US air travel temporarily grounded https://www.timesofisrael.com/flights-gradually-return-to-skies-after-us-air-travel-temporary-grounded/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:01:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2923008 Airlines warn of delays as services resume following outage of crucial Notice to Air Missions System; White House says there is no immediate evidence of cyberattack

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]]> Flights grounded throughout US after FAA computer outage https://www.timesofisrael.com/faa-system-outage-causes-widespread-us-flight-delays-potential-nationwide-grounding/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:19:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2922681 Agency says it is working on restoring its Notice to Air Missions System that pilots must consult before flights

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]]> ‘Everybody was in shock’: 2 planes collide, crash at Veterans Day air show in Dallas https://www.timesofisrael.com/everybody-was-in-shock-2-planes-collide-crash-in-veterans-day-air-show-in-dallas/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:31:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2872671 Onlookers horrified, 5 or 6 crew members estimated killed as historic World War II aircraft plunge to the ground and explode; US authorities launch investigation

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]]> Pilot detained after threatening to crash plane into Mississippi Walmart https://www.timesofisrael.com/pilot-detained-after-threatening-to-crash-plane-into-mississippi-walmart/ Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:17:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2829653 Authorities evacuate shopping center as aircraft, believed by police to be stolen, circles Jackson for several hours before landing safely in field

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]]> FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after engine explodes over Denver https://www.timesofisrael.com/faa-orders-united-to-inspect-boeing-777s-after-engine-explodes-over-denver/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:15:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2493014 Airline says temporarily removing plane from service after parts of aircraft rained down on suburban neighborhoods when engine blew apart just after takeoff

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]]> Israel to allow 2,000 travelers per day to enter country starting Saturday https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-allow-2000-travelers-per-day-to-enter-country-starting-saturday/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2488107&preview=true&preview_id=2488107 With airport shut down for weeks, ministers back plan; say non-Israeli airlines can join effort to repatriate stranded Israelis after US lodges protest

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]]> US said to demand its planes be allowed to fly stranded Israelis to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-to-demand-its-planes-also-used-for-rescue-flights-for-stranded-israelis/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:33:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2487817 Washington reportedly tells Israel that allowing only Israeli airlines to operate rescue flights to return Israeli citizens home is violation of aviation agreement

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]]> New software glitch found in Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jet https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-software-glitch-found-in-boeings-troubled-737-max-jet/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2101523 Fault could push the plane's nose down automatically, similar to a problem that caused two deadly crashes

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]]> Saudi airline changes flight routes to avoid Iran’s airspace, amid tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-airline-changes-flight-routes-to-avoid-irans-airspace-amid-tensions/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:22:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2098883 State airline Saudia joins multiple carriers in rerouting flights, as Iran-US tensions flare over the downing of an American military drone

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]]> Many international airlines halt Hormuz-routed flights amid US-Iran crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/global-airlines-reroute-flights-after-iran-downs-us-drone/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:31:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2098243&preview=true&preview_id=2098243 FAA bars US-registered aircraft from flying in airspace, citing 'potential for miscalculation, misidentification' after Iran downs drone; several top global companies follow suit

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]]> Israeli company debuts ‘world’s first’ all-electric plane https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-company-debuts-worlds-first-all-electric-plane/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2098149 The Eviation Alice generates buzz at the Paris Air Show, with the firm saying a US airline has already agreed to buy multiple units

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]]> US warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf of danger amid Iran tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-warns-airliners-flying-in-persian-gulf-amid-iran-tensions/ Sat, 18 May 2019 05:22:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2078071&preview=true&preview_id=2078071 Diplomats say planes in region face risk of being 'misidentified,' as well as possible interference with navigation and communications equipment

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