Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Investigators Receive Training In Los Angeles
Many aviation investigators take part in the analysis and prevention of plane crashes. A large number of them use knowledge and skills taught through training here in Los Angeles.
FAA Grounds Boeing’s Dreamliner Jets Until Battery Fire Risk Addressed
The federal government grounded Boeing’s newest and most technologically advanced jetliner Wednesday, declaring that U.S. airlines cannot fly the 787 again until the risk of battery fires is addressed.
FAA Tells Calif. Pilots To Make Way For Endeavour
California pilots are being asked to make way for the space shuttle Endeavour’s farewell tour.
Van Nuys Airport Awarded Grant To Re-Do Main Runway
Van Nuys Airport was awarded an $18.4 million grant for reconstruction, officials announced Friday.
Coachella Airspace Will Be Restricted After 2008 Pro-Obama Confetti Drop
Two miles of sky over the Empire Polo Field will be restricted airspace during the Coachella music festival in Indio next month.
Valley Congressman Tries To Limit Helicopter Noise With Bill
A San Fernando Valley Congressman is attempting to pass legislation that would reduce helicopter noise over residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Some LAX Flights Allowed To Leave Life Rafts Behind
Rachel Abbott recently flew Southwest Airlines to San Francisco. Even though she took off from LAX over the Pacific, there were no life rafts on board, because the FAA does not require them.
Pilot Has Trouble Breathing, Wife Takes Over Plane From San Bernardino
Authorities say a woman took over the controls of a small airplane when her pilot-husband started having trouble breathing and speaking on a flight from California to Colorado.
Should Air Traffic Controllers Be Getting MORE Sleep On The Job?
The best solution to the problem of sleepy air traffic controllers is more sleeping on the job, scientists say.
3 Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Barstow Airport
Authorities say three people have been killed in the crash of a small plane that plowed into a hillside near the Barstow airport.
Bad Weather Up North Delays Flights From Southland
The Federal Aviation Administration Sunday said bad weather in Northern California delayed flights from the Southland an average of just over two hours.
Small Plane Goes Missing Between Palm Springs, Chino
A small plane has been reported overdue on a flight from Palm Springs to Chino.
3 Burned As Cessna Crashes Near Catalina Airport
A small plane crashed Sunday near the airport on California’s Santa Catalina Island, sparking a small fire and leaving the three people on board with burn injuries.
