Federal Aviation Administration
Americannoun
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On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration released a preliminary directive ordering inspections on more than 450 US 737 MAX jets over potential faulty installation of passenger seats.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
He then began piecing together the aircraft's final moments using reports from the Civil Aeronautics Board, the predecessor to the US Federal Aviation Administration.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
That effort has included securing regulatory approval for the 777X and two new versions of the 737 MAX from the Federal Aviation Administration, so it can start delivering those aircraft to customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
As it stands, the aged Burbank facility doesn’t meet current state seismic standards or Federal Aviation Administration design standards — which has prompted repeated safety warnings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
She was a regional nurse who traveled a lot for her job, and he was a retired Air Force sergeant who now worked as an air traffic assistant with the Federal Aviation Administration in Houston.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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