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Connecticut's only home with an FAA-approved private paved airstrip is selling for $2.9 million.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said Thursday that certain aspects of a new federal government rule that would require airlines to provide automatic refunds were “gray.”

Senators are calling for a broader investigation into Boeing’s safety and manufacturing practices after a whistleblower alleged issues with the structural integrity of the 787 Dreamliner and 777. 

Alaska Airlines has now resumed flights after experiencing an IT issue on Wednesday.

From Boeing delivery delays and increased Federal Aviation Administration oversight to escalations in the Middle East, it would seem like United Airlines might be in hot water. 

United Airlines reported it took a $200 million hit during the first-quarter from the Max 9 grounding, according to a regulatory filing posted Tuesday. 

United Airlines has scrapped plans for a new transatlantic route this summer, just weeks ahead of its maiden flight. The highly unusual decision to cancel the service comes amid an audit of the company by U.S. regulators.

Leading up to April 8, cities in the eclipse’s path of totality prepare for an influx of tourists. But, even with some extra traffic for airports and airlines, operations likely won’t look too different.

The Federal Aviation Administration is increasing its oversight of United Airlines following a string of safety incidents. 

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board told a Senate committee on Wednesday that it has yet to receive key information from Boeing related to the Alaska Airlines blowout incident. 

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Boeing has 90 days to develop a plan to address its quality control issues following a history of problems with its 737 Max line, Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Whitaker said Wednesday. 

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Boeing’s efforts to improve its safety culture have been insufficient, a Federal Aviation Administration expert panel reported Monday.

The White House said Thursday it would allocate nearly $1 billion for airport infrastructure projects as part of an effort to modernize U.S. airports. 

The vast majority of Boeing 737 Max 9s are back in service.

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Alaska Airlines said Thursday the Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding will cost it $150 million and that the airline would hold Boeing accountable. 

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The recent blowout aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 is just the latest problem Boeing has faced with its 737 Max aircraft. The accident prompted Alaska and United Airlines to cancel hundreds of flights as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered the temporary grounding of certain 737 Maxes so affected carriers could examine them.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said safety will dictate the timeline of returning Boeing’s 737 Max 9 aircraft to service following the sudden loss of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines plane.