FAA warns of potential impact of 5G towers on airplane safety systems
As wireless service providers begin rolling out 5G technology, the FAA is concerned that fallout over safety concerns could lead to flight cancellations. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Unruly passengers could lose TSA PreCheck eligibility under new rule
More than 5,500 unruly passenger incidents have been reported this year to date.
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Accused unruly passengers face fines and arrests
The FAA has requested another $160,000 in fines and the attorney general wants to prioritize prosecutions for crimes on flights.
Verizon and AT&T delay 5G rollout
Concerns over aircraft safety have caused AT and T and Verizon to postpone the launch of their new 5G wireless networks, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Federal Aviation Administration claims 5G service could interfere with cockpit safety systems, but the telecom providers say they're skeptical. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
37 unruly passenger cases referred to FBI
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will refer 37 cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for criminal review and possible prosecution.
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FAA clears Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo for flight following probe
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FAA boss on strategies to curb unruly passenger incidents
Aviation industry leaders and flight attendants will testify before Congress Thursday on ways to stop unruly passengers.
Feds to indict ex-Boeing test pilot over 737 Max crashes: report
The Wall Street Journal says prosecutors suspect Mark Forkner misled the FAA about safety issues that were later blamed for the crashes.
Flight attendants take self-defense classes to handle unruly passengers
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FAA fines for unruly fliers top $1 million this year
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued more than $1 million in fines so far this year — mostly to travelers who refuse to wear masks during their flights.
Another jetpack sighting reported near LAX: "The jet man is back"
In recordings obtained by CBS Los Angeles, air traffic control personnel could be heard issuing a warning to pilots.
FAA changes definition of astronaut
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FAA announces more than $100,000 in fines for unruly behavior
The Federal Aviation Administration announced it would pursue fines against passengers in eight incidents, while the Transportation Security Administration said its officers had been assaulted in two separate incidents.
Airlines struggle with renewed travel
An estimated 48 million Americans will travel for the July 4 holiday, but renewed travel has caught airlines off-guard, with staffing shortages and cancellations. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM live from Ronald Reagan Airport to discuss.
Unruly airline passengers to face new penalties
As incidents with unruly airline passengers become more common, the FAA is hitting them with fines. Errol Barnett has the details.
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Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
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Pritzker says Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
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Cheryl Hines expressed fears for RFK Jr.'s safety during his presidential run
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