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Boeing's 737 Max jet was grounded worldwide for 20 months after two crashes.

Boeing to pay $200 million penalty for misleading investorsThe Securities and Exchange Commission charged that Boeing misled investors about the safety of the 737 Max, even doing so...

An American Airlines jet takes off from Havana.

American and JetBlue get green light for additional Havana flightsThe DOT decision allows both carriers to increase flights between South Florida and Cuba's capital.

Student pilots line up for a landing at Republic Airways' Lift Academy.

FAA says Republic Airways must stick to 1,500-hour rule for pilot trainingThe FAA denied the regional airline's request for an exception to the rule requiring pilots to log 1,500 hours of flight time...

Denver Airport CEO Phillip Washington, the president's nominee to head the agency, is named in a California search warrant related to a public corruption investigation.

Corruption probe could sink Biden FAA pickDenver Airport CEO Phillip Washington, the president's nominee to head the agency, is named in a California search warrant...

TSA's Pekoske confirmed for second term as administrator

TSA's Pekoske confirmed for second term as administratorDuring his first term, David Pekoske focused on implementation of technology advancements at airport security checkpoints.

Seaplane operator Tailwind Air was unable to launch planned service between Manhattan and Maryland's College Park Airport on Tuesday.

Tailwind Air unable to launch Manhattan-College Park serviceThe TSA expressed security concerns about the route, and instead the seaplane operator is working to start Manhattan-Washington...

At Boston Logan on Monday, President Joe Biden said, "We're going to get more rules in the works to protect airline passengers even further."

Biden talks about getting tough with airlines in Boston speechAt Boston Logan on Monday, President Joe Biden said his administration is "cracking down on the airlines to get passengers...

U.S. airlines canceled just 0.6% of flights during the four Labor Day weekend travel days, according to FlightAware, ending a summer of poor operations on a positive note.

Airlines end a summer of disruptions on positive noteCarriers canceled just 0.6% of flights during Labor Day weekend, compared with 2.1% of flights during summer overall.

ASTA CEO Zane Kerby called the Advocacy Gala an "astonishing evening," with the three major cruise companies each pledging $100,000.

Gains from dues and fundraising bolster ASTA's advocacy initiativesDuring the ASTA Global Convention in late August, the cruise lines pushed ASTA's fundraising efforts to record-breaking...

Bumping rates creep up as airlines manage oversold planes

Bumping rates creep up as airlines manage oversold planesThree carriers lead the pack this year in bumpings (known formally as "involuntary denied boardings") -- American, Southwest...

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