FAA requires inspection of Boeing 787 pilot seats
During a March flight by Chile-based Latam Airlines, the captain's seat moved forward and hit a switch that disconnected the autopilot system, and the plane rapidly dropped about 400 feet
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Contrails last longer now. Here's why that's bad for the climate.
Modern aircraft create "longer-lived planet-warming contrails" than older planes, a new study found.
Pilot living "her dream" dies in crash after skydivers jump from plane
Melanie Georger was working to become a commercial pilot, her father said Saturday in a statement on Facebook.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
FAA probing mid-air incident in Syracuse
The FAA is investigating a mid-air incident this week in Syracuse, New York, in which dashcam video appeared to show a Delta Air Lines flight coming close to an American Eagle flight. CBS News transportation safety analyst Robert Sumwalt has more.
Video shows jet aborting landing on same runway as departing plane
A shocking video appeared to show two jets headed for a collision over Syracuse Airport on Monday.
U.S. sees smooth Fourth of July travel rush
A record number of travelers hit the sky this Fourth of July weekend, and air travel was running much smoother than last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins CBS News to explain why.
Fourth of July travel set to break records
The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is here; experts say it could be the busiest season ever. AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is following things from LAX Airport in Los Angeles.
FAA predicts busiest travel day in 15 years
A week out from the 4th of July holiday, a record number of Americans appear to already be hitting the roads and skies. FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker told "CBS Mornings" that Thursday will be the busiest travel day in the U.S. in 15 years. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver is at Newark Liberty International Airport with a report from the travel trenches.
FAA investigating Southwest flight close call
The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that dropped to just 525 feet shortly after midnight Wednesday. Flight 4069 was nine miles away from Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport when it triggered a low altitude warning from air traffic control. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Boeing CEO grilled by lawmakers as new whistleblower claims emerge
Boeing CEO David Calhoun tells a Senate hearing his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
New Boeing whistleblower report alleges faulty airplane parts may have been used
A new whistleblower report alleging Boeing may have used some faulty airplane parts on its jets comes as the company already faces quality and safety concerns.
FAA investigating Southwest flight that dropped over ocean in Hawaii
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Southwest Airlines passenger flight that plunged within several hundred feet of the ocean off Hawaii in April.
FAA probing suspect titanium parts used in some Boeing and Airbus jets
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
FAA probes flight that plunged off Hawaiian coast
CBS News has learned that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Southwest flight in April that plunged off the coast of Hawaii, coming within several hundred feet of the ocean.
FAA probes suspect titanium, and other headlines
Here are some of the top headlines of Friday, including an FAA investigation into whether counterfeit titanium is being used in parts on some Boeing and Airbus planes, the search for a Los Angeles man who went missing while hiking on a Greek Island, and a warning from the CDC about a salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons. Kris Van Cleave, Carter Evans and Dave Malkoff report.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max goes into "Dutch roll" during U.S. flight
Federal officials are investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a "Dutch roll" on a flight from Phoenix to Oakland.
Southwest flight experienced "Dutch roll"
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a May 25 incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a motion known as a "Dutch roll" during a flight from Phoenix to Oakland. The plane landed safely. Separately, the FAA is investigating whether falsified documents may have been provided for titanium sold to Boeing and Airbus.
Boeing shares plan to address aircraft safety after midair blowout
Regulators required company to produce turnaround plan after jetliner suffered blowout of fuselage panel during Alaska Airlines flight in January.
How inflation could impact Memorial Day plans
Memorial Day travel is already underway for many Americans. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave details the fluctuating costs of vacationing this year.
Turbulence can be dangerous. Here's what causes it and how to stay safe.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill ahead of deadline
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Engine part falls off Boeing plane, strikes wing flap during takeoff
A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport on Sunday after an engine cowling fell off the Boeing plane during takeoff.
FAA probing close call between Southwest flight, air traffic control tower
The FAA is looking into a Southwest flight that veered off course while on approach to land at New York's LaGuardia Airport and may have buzzed the air traffic control tower.
These airports could be affected during the April 8 solar eclipse
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
Judge blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon, for now
The ruling came after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
Trump urges Gaza peace deal negotiators to "move fast" ahead of Cairo talks
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Priscilla strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Hurricane Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
Man arrested, charged with having Molotov cocktail outside D.C. church
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle was celebrating the Red Mass, an annual Mass to mark the start of the U.S. Supreme Court term. There were no justices spotted at Sunday's Mass.
Kroger recalls deli pasta salads due to possible listeria contamination
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Gunman fired up "50 to 100 shots" on busy Sydney street, police say
Acting New South Wales Police Superintendent Stephen Parry said "anywhere between 50 and 100 shots" were fired during the incident.