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The US's Federal Aviation Administration has announced it will follow the European Union and relax its approach airport slot rules, which have led to the phenomenon of empty “ghost flights”.
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Boeing 737 MAX operators in the United States have extended the period they expect the aircraft to remain grounded in their schedules.
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The US FAA has banned US airlines from flying over parts of Iran-controlled airspace following the shooting down of a US Navy drone.
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Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong says approval from pilots, regulators and passengers is needed for SilkAir's Boeing 737 MAX 8s to resume operations.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says there is no timetable for certifying the Boeing 737 MAX for a return to service.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invited leading civil aviation officials from around the world to a meeting on May 23 on the Boeing 737 MAX.