1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (454+ words) WASHINGTON, April 9, 2026, 09: 08 EDT The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it has proposed a $255, 000 civil penalty for American Airlines, alleging the carrier put 12 flight attendants who'd tested positive for drugs or alcohol back on safety-sensitive jobs before they'd finished all…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (359+ words) California-based air taxi maker Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence (ASI), a Boston-headquartered aerospace and defence software company, have announced a partnership to support the integration of advanced air mobility into the US National Airspace System. The collaboration combines Joby's…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (289+ words) Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026. Federal regulators crack down on carrier for allowing impaired personnel to operate flights, exposing critical gaps in aviation safety oversight The incident occurs amid broader industry challenges, including pilot and flight attendant…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (469+ words) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accused American Airlines of allowing 12 flight attendants who were busted for positive drug and alcohol tests, including amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine, return to work without completing the necessary follow-up tests to ensure they…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago  (50+ words) Strong winds, heavy rain and lightning are battering parts of the country as thunderstorms spread across South Australia and Victoria. Updated April 9, 2026 " 7: 36pm, first published 7: 32pm...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (163+ words) Posted By: Aeromorning 9 April 2026 To complete the contract, Reliable conducted extensive "Hardware In The Loop" (hardware system connected to data) testing of its system and a flight test campaign including scripted "encounters" in and around the terminal area at the…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago  (264+ words) Mammoth Freighters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 777-200 LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter), clearing the aircraft for commercial service and marking a major milestone in the company's widebody freighter conversion programme. The FAA approval validates…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (359+ words) Secretary Duffy and FAA Deputy Administrator Rocheleau to speak at annual industry forum Apr. 9, 2026 at 5: 54am U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau will headline the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) Industry Forum on April 29-30 in Fort…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (327+ words) Importantly, the proposal is not a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). While comments are being accepted, formal rulemaking would require additional procedural steps. This distinction clarifies that the extended comment period represents advisory feedback rather than binding regulatory authority, allowing…...

10+ hour, 57+ min ago  (297+ words) Aero-News. net Thu, Apr 09, 2026 Testing for FAA's New Detect-and-Avoid Contract Wraps Up Reliable Robotics Collects Last Data Set for DAA Systems, TCAS Upgrade About a year and a half ago, the FAA set out to solve a piece of the…...