Topic: Federal Aviation Administration

When Mt. Redoubt erupts, these scientists are on the job

For them, 'volcano monitoring' is no punch line; it's an important part of keeping Alaska safe.

Airline quality report: Better service, fewer passengers

With air travel down in 2008, fewer planes were late and fewer bags were lost in airlines' best performance since 2004.

Experts wary of jumping to conclusions after Montana plane crash

Amid speculation that the plane was overloaded, some say that pilots are generally risk-averse.

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Will US airlines make a turnaround in 2009?

Their cost-cutting in recent years could pay off. But longtime problems remain.

Obama's green team

At a news conference in Chicago Monday, Barack Obama announced many of his energy and environment appointees, a team that many say signals a sharp break from Bush administration policies toward pollution, wildlife, clean energy, and climate change.

Internet millionaire takes aim at Mars

PayPal cofounder Elon Musk’s latest enterprise just launched the first privately built liquid-fueled rocket into orbit around the Earth.

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Cellphones in the sky?

Prospects improve that airlines will OK their use in flight.

Battle over Confederate flag hits highways

Huge displays along interstates raise old debates over the history of war and slavery.

New jetpack jumps one step closer to our high-flying dreams

Modern travel: flying the frugal skies

aviation, flying, planes, fuel costs, humor

Military inventions hit the civilian market

Although built for battle, these inventions are perfect in peacetime.

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Will air travel be better this summer?

Airlines move to reduce problems of 2007's dismal season, with a focus on New York area traffic.

The Monitor's View: A fix for the FAA's turbulence

Mass flight cancellations like American's can be avoided under a new system of trust.

Could flight disruptions have been avoided?

The FAA didn't give American Airlines the usual amount of time to fix the glitches.

By simply canceling flights, American Airlines might be on to something

Reporter Laurent Belsie describes the agony of a recent delayed United Airlines flight.

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FAA adjusts safety regime, but some say not enough

The agency cites new 'improvements' to safety record, airline oversight. Critics say its industry ties remain too tight.

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Plane maintenance lapses draw congressional hearing

With four major carriers having grounded planes, FAA whistle-blowers will testify Thursday before Congress.

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