Also known as: FAA
Federal Aviation Administration — US aviation regulator that manages air traffic, investigates incidents, and approves launch operations, recently involved in weather-related flight delays and SpaceX expansion decisions.
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Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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… The Federal Aviation Administration told the BBC it had lost contact with the Gulfstream G-100 plane just after 01:00 local time (05:00 GMT). …
Rescuers suspend search for survivors after plane went missing off US coastJoy Online
… e patient’s family escort, who were aboard Heartbeat 104, are presumed to have died,” Latitude Air Ambulance said in a statement shortly thereafter. “Our thoughts are first and foremost with their families, loved ones, friends, and colleagues.” The Federal Aviation Administration …
All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coastJoy Online
… The Federal Aviation Administration told the BBC that it lost contact with the Gulfstream G-100 and issued a search-and-rescue notice just after 1:00 local time (6:00 GMT). …
Medical plane with 6 on board missing off Massachusetts coastJoy Online
… The Federal Aviation Administration recommended air passengers check with airlines about their flight status. …
Nor’easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergencyJoy Online
… The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will lead the formal investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and cause of the crash. …
Three killed after Los Angeles news helicopter crashes while covering fatal bus collisionJoy Online
… The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns that lithium batteries, including laptop batteries, are capable of overheating “as a result of various factors, including if the battery is damaged, overheated, exposed to water, overcharged, or improperly packed”. …
Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airportJoy Online
… It has Federal Aviation Administration approval to fly them in most areas of the U.S., Amazon has said. …
Amazon plans drone delivery expansion to about 500 US localesJoy Online
… The Federal Aviation Administration issued ground stops at major airports in the area due to thunderstorms, including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports, which continue into Wednesday afternoon.
Sixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prisonJoy Online
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International Airport due to severe weather and air traffic staffing shortages. …
FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airportsJoy Online
… The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will investigate the incident, said the pilot “made a hard landing”, causing a wing strut to snap. …
Eight rescued from seaplane that made ‘hard landing’ in Manhattan riverThe US Coast Guard has ended its search for six people aboard a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing on Saturday while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact just after 01:00 local time, and debris confirmed to be from the aircraft was located on Saturday evening.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Coast Guard has ended its search for six people aboard a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing on Saturday while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact just after 01:00 local time, and debris confirmed to be from the aircraft was located on Saturday evening.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft carrying six people lost contact while flying from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday morning. The US Coast Guard ended its search on Sunday, and the flight operator Latitude Air Ambulance said all aboard—four Latitude staff, a patient, and a patient escort—are presumed dead.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Gulfstream G-100 medical plane with six people on board went missing off Massachusetts early Saturday after departing Bermuda bound for Boston. The aircraft, operated by Latitude Air Ambulances, lost contact with air traffic control and dropped significantly in altitude before communications went dark, triggering an air and water search off Nantucket.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A powerful nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and power cuts to the northeastern US, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey. More than 100,000 households have lost electricity, over 2,400 flights delayed, and at least one death reported.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A news helicopter operated by Angel City Air and providing coverage for NBC Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 crashed Tuesday evening in the Chatsworth neighbourhood of suburban Los Angeles, killing three people including aerial photojournalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, plus one person on the ground. The crash ignited a fire that spread to four vehicles and two storage containers, with two others transported to hospital for medical care.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A passenger's laptop caught fire during American Airlines Flight 2398 from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth on Friday, with one person receiving medical treatment after landing. The FAA warned that lithium batteries in devices like laptops can overheat due to damage, overcharging, or improper packing.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery service to reach about 500 US locales by year-end, up from 11 current locations. The service will cost customers $4.99 per delivery, or $2.99 for Prime members, with orders of at least $50 delivered free.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe Midwest weather on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates, seven of whom remain in hospital including one in serious condition. The inmates were outside moving between buildings after an evening meal when the strike occurred amid widespread storms that have caused tornadoes, flooding, and multiple deaths across the region.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federal Aviation Administration slowed flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International Airport due to severe weather and air traffic staffing shortages, with between 20% and 30% of flights cancelled at the four airports and ground delays averaging between 71 and 149 minutes.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's infrastructure received an overall D3 (57 per cent) rating in the 2026 Ghana Infrastructure Report Card, with an average score of 2.83 out of 5 described as "Poor to Fair". The Ghana Institution of Engineering cited chronic underfunding, weak maintenance culture and governance challenges as key problems, assessing eight sectors using internationally recognised engineering criteria.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight people were rescued from a Kodiak 100 seaplane that made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River off East 23rd Street, with the FAA citing excessive vertical speed or force that snapped a wing strut; two passengers sustained minor injuries.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago with 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by fireworks while descending on Saturday night during Independence Day celebrations. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eleven skydivers and one pilot died when a skydiving company's Pacific Aerospace P750 airplane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday after failing to gain altitude. All 12 people on board were killed, and the NTSB is investigating.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, according to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, who met with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell. The FAA said it would need to see improved reliability before approving such an expansion, as SpaceX conducted 170 launches in 2025 deploying about 2,500 satellites.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →