Federal Aviation Administration

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American Airlines Fixes Computers, Delays Go On

American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.

2013/04/16

FAA Delaying Va. Airport Tower Closure Until June

The air traffic control tower at Lynchburg Regional Airport will remain open until mid-June under a move by federal officials.

2013/04/06

An air traffic controller works the tower at the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Md., on March 21, 2013. (credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Budget Cuts to Close 6 D.C. Area Airport Towers

Six airport towers in the Washington region will shut down due to federal budget cuts.

2013/03/23

FAA To Close 149 Air Traffic Control Towers

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will close 149 air traffic control towers at small airports around the country because of federal budget cuts.

2013/03/22

Md. Airports Make Plea to Keep Control Towers

Just one year ago, Frederick Municipal Airport debuted a new, $5 million air traffic control tower paid for by the federal stimulus legislation.

2013/03/12

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by United Airlines takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Jan. 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Lithium Batteries Leaks Central to Boeing’s 787 Woes

Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged less than a week ago.

2013/01/17