2 bodies found in search for pilot instructor and student after crash
The bodies were found Thursday morning after a drone located a debris field, Trooper Corey King said in a tweet, after the plane was reported missing on Wednesday.
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How a shutdown could affect air travel
A government shutdown would force essential staff at the Federal Aviation Administration to work without pay, but the agency has another deadline to worry about. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains.
2 Jet Blue flights hit by lasers near Boston
Lasers were directed at two airborne Jet Blue flights Thursday near Boston Logan International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was hurt.
11 hospitalized after Delta flight hits turbulence
A Delta flight from Italy to Atlanta encountered severe turbulence as it was about 40 miles from its destination, sending 11 people to the hospital. Passengers and crew members were among the injured. Kris Van Cleave reports.
House escalates battle over federal government diversity initiatives
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene said the FAA's mission is to ensure safe airspace, adding, "It doesn't talk about skin color." Rep. Eric Swalwell said the bi "should not become the next frontier of the GOP's imaginary culture wars."
6 killed in small plane crash in Southern California
This comes after another Cessna plane crashed in the same area earlier in the week, killing one person and injuring three others.
Flight chaos ahead of the Fourth of July
The FAA and airlines are hoping they've turned a corner on the flight cancellations and delays that have plagued travelers heading into the July 4th holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
United Airlines CEO blames FAA for canceled and delayed flights
The FAA cancelled and delayed thousands of flights over the weekend amid stormy conditions in the Northeast.
Girl, 11, dies after losing consciousness on flight to New York
The crew of Turkish Airlines Flight TK003 diverted for an emergency landing in Budapest not long into the New York-bound journey.
Flight are disrupted due to wildfires. Here's what to know.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Airlines, FAA and TSA prepare for busy summer
The TSA said it is preparing for potentially record-breaking numbers of flyers this summer. Meanwhile, airlines say they've added thousands of pilots in an effort to avoid the delays and cancellations that happened last summer. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Avoiding summer airline delays
As summer travel nears, the airline industry and FAA are making adjustments to help keep up with demand. But some industry insiders worry they still aren't up for the task. Kris Van Cleave reports.
FAA announces plan to speed up air travel
As the summer travel season nears, the FAA is opening what it calls "Highways in the Sky" to speed up air travel. But the news comes amid growing concerns over whether the nation's aviation system can keep pace with demand. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what passengers can expect.
Video shows passenger punch flight attendant
A United Airlines passenger was seen hitting a flight attendant in video from a flight Sunday night. Unruly passenger incidents have dipped since an all-time high in 2021, but remain above pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.
American Airlines plane engine catches fire after bird strike
Video recorded by a passenger seemed to show flames coming from the right engine.
FAA clears the way for maiden flight of SpaceX Starship rocket
With an FAA license in hand, SpaceX says the maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket could come as early as Monday.
Boeing pauses 737 Max production over issue with parts
Situation is not an immediate safety issue and planes already flying "can continue operating safely," company said.
FAA refers 17 more unruly passengers cases to FBI for criminal prosecution
The FAA has referred 250 cases to the FBI for criminal prosecution review since 2021.
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for laser strike on Delta Air Lines jet
Prosecutors say James link put passengers and crew in "incredible danger" when he aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines plane in 2021.
Leaky faucets on Boeing 787s are a safety problem, FAA says
Airline regulators worry that water could seep into the plane's electronics, posing a flight hazard.
United flight makes emergency landing in Houston over possible engine fire
The FAA said it will investigate after crew on board a Boeing 767 to Rio de Janeiro reported a possible fire in the left engine.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws name from consideration after GOP criticism
The FAA has lacked a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022.
Two planes have close call at Florida airport, NTSB says
A passenger jet was cleared by air traffic controllers to land on the same runway that a second plane had also been cleared to take off from, officials said.
FAA holds first safety summit since 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration held its first safety summit in 14 years after a recent string of close calls on airport runways. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson gets the latest on the summit from CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave, who is at Reagan National Airport.
Air safety summit after several close calls
The FAA hosted a safety summit after several near collision incidents at U.S. airports in recent weeks. CBS News senior transportation and national correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak with details on the meeting and what happens next.
Bondi scraps limits on cooperation between D.C. police and immigration agents
The move amounts to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in the nation's capital.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Tropical Storm Erin on verge of becoming Atlantic season's first hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin was on the verge of becoming the Atlantic season's first hurricane early Friday.
Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty end without an agreement
Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva.
Judge blocks Trump administration guidance targeting DEI programs in schools
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Border Patrol agents show up outside Newsom's redistricting news conference
A group of masked U.S. Border Patrol agents showed up in trucks outside of the press conference at the Japanese American National Museum.
Costco says it won't sell mifepristone abortion pill
Costco said it won't stock mifepristone after coming under pressure from conservative investors, activists.
As Social Security turns 90, its problems are only mounting with age
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary today, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.