David Koenig

Associated Press

American Airlines pilots captain Pete Gamble, left, and first officer John Konstanzer in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 Max jet before taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth airport, Grapevine, Texas, Dec. 2, 2020.

American Puts the Boeing Max Back in the Air

The airline is likely to be the first to put passengers on Max jets later this month.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 takes off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Oct. 20, 2020.

Airlines Still Piling Up Losses but Say Demand Is Rising

The four largest U.S. airlines have lost at least $10 billion in each of the last two quarters.

United Airlines kiosk, Denver International Airport, Oct. 1, 2020.

Airline Aid Proposal Stalls in Congress

House Democrats' $28.8 billion package sought to avert thousands of furloughs.

American Airlines ticket agent Henry Gemdron, left, works with a customer at Miami International Airport, Sept. 30, 2020.

Airlines Furlough 32,000 as Time Runs Out on Aid

American and United could reverse the furloughs if payroll aid is approved over the next few days.

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant prepares for takeoff at Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, Mo., May 24, 2020.

Airlines Running Out of Time for More Federal Aid

The three biggest U.S. carriers are expected to furlough or lay off about 40,000 workers starting Oct. 1.

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Audit Faults FAA Pilot Reviews for Small Private Planes

More than 55,000 pilots have registered to bypass the normal medical certification process.

A United Airlines commercial jet sits at a gate at Terminal C of Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, N.J., July 18, 2018.

United Plans to Furlough 16,000 Workers

The total is smaller than expected after thousands of workers agreed to leave.

Travelers check in at the American Airlines terminal, Los Angeles International Airport, May 28, 2020.

American Airlines to Cut More than 40,000 Jobs

Executives said furloughs can only be avoided if the federal government gives airlines another $25 billion.

Federal Aviation Administration building in Washington, June 19, 2015.

FAA Oversight Employees Pressured by Manufacturers

Workers face pressure from aircraft makers and fear retribution from their own bosses.

American Airlines jets at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, March 25, 2020.

American Airlines Warns of 25,000 Layoffs

The jobs could be eliminated later this year amid plunging demand for air travel.

NTSB investigator Carol Hogan examines wreckage as part of the investigation of a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif., that killed former NBA player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, Jan. 27, 2020.

Safety Board Asks Helicopter Makers to Install 'Black Boxes'

The NTSB appealed directly to six manufacturers after the FAA failed to act on its recommendations.