federal aviation administration

• Maryland

Safe Kids Carroll: Safety tips for small kids when traveling

Babies under 2 years old are best restrained in a rear-facing car seat, and a forward-facing car seat can protect toddlers up to 40 pounds or more.

• Maryland

Naval Academy graduate was among 11 who died in Hawaii crash; safety agency calls for tighter skydiving flight rules

Lt. Joshua Drablos, whom the Navy identified as being from Maryland, was among 11 who died last week when their skydiving plane crashed in Hawaii.

• Opinion

Building 'green' still makes sense for Md.

The value of constructing energy efficient, low-polluting buildings outweighs their cost.

• Business

BWI airplane fuelers raise safety concerns about leaking fuel trucks; airport says they passed federal inspections

BWI workers are raising safety concerns about leaking fuel trucks, which are being "examined and will be addressed, as appropriate" by airport officials.

By Colin Campbell

Jun 12, 2019

• Maryland

South Carroll: AeroModelers Club seeking aviators; chili cook-off and car show coming to Mount Airy

The South Carroll AeroModelers Club is currently looking for new members who are passionate about airplanes.

• Maryland

Drone photography is changing the way Howard County homes are sold

Howard County homeowners and real estate agents have embraced a relatively new, increasingly valuable high-tech tool for selling homes: Drones.

• Opinion

Confusing state, local regulations threaten drone industry

CTA president: In order to make the “drone future” a reality, we need comprehensive regulations that are consistent between federal and local agencies.

• Maryland

New details emerge about deadly helicopter crash in Chesapeake Bay

A fatal helicopter crash into the Chesapeake Bay this month may have occurred amid dense fog and conditions of poor visibility, according to a new report.

By Lillian Reed

May 25, 2019

• Maryland

Bodies of two men recovered after helicopter crashes into Chesapeake Bay off Kent Island

Maryland Natural Resources Police identified the victims as the pilot, Charles Knight, 38, of Mount Airy, and the passenger, Matt Clarke, 36 of Pasadena.

By Catherine Rentz

May 5, 2019

• Health

University of Maryland Medical Center transplants first drone-delivered organ

The first-ever organ delivered by drone was transplanted into a patient with kidney failure at the University of Maryland Medical Center, capping more than three years of work to show unmanned aircraft can be safely transport life-saving organs and tissue. 

By Meredith Cohn

Apr 26, 2019

• Business

Southwest, Delta, other airlines see delays at BWI Airport after software system goes down

A software system airlines use to measure weight and balance planes went offline Monday morning, causing delays on airlines including Southwest, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

• Maryland

An Eye for Art: For John Hale, drone photography is 'fun, challenging'

John Hale has taken thousans of photographs during his travels for business over the years. Hale likes to take photographs of architectural items, landscapes and events.

• Maryland

Commissioners authorize bond for Carroll County Regional Airport project funding

The Board of County Commissioners authorized using a bond to bridge a timing gap in funding for the airport runway relocation and safety enhancement project Thursday.

• Politics

MTA to offer free transit to unpaid federal workers until end of government shutdown

The Maryland Transit Administration is offering free bus, light rail, metro and MARC service to unpaid federal government workers until the end of the partial government shutdown.

By Colin Campbell

Jan 24, 2019

• Maryland

Howard County files petition opposing FAA's approval of BWI Airport expansion

Howard County has filed a petition against the Federal Aviation Administration in federal court, opposing the agency’s approval of a plan to expand BWI Marshall Airport over neighbors’ noise concerns, the county announced Wednesday.

By Colin Campbell

Jan 23, 2019

• Health

The next use for drone delivery? Organs, one Baltimore surgeon proposes

A transplant doctor frustrated by the time it take to transport organs is helping devise a new system using drones to zip between hospital roof-tops carrying life-saving cargo.

By Meredith Cohn

Jan 9, 2019

• Maryland

MDOT: BWI jet bridge collapse caused by defective bracket

The jet bridge collapse that sent six people to the hospital this weekend was caused by a defective metal bracket, according to a statement from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

By Christina Tkacik

Dec 30, 2018

• Maryland

Seven people injured after jet bridge collapses at BWI Airport, FAA says

Seven people were injured in an incident involving a jet bridge at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Saturday night, the airport said.

• Opinion

BWI flight path noise has gotten much worse

Some people don't realize how bad the airport-related noise has gotten in surrounding communities.

• Maryland

Howard County wants federal court to prod FAA to reduce BWI jet noise

The petition filed in November comes on the heels of what the county's called a disregard for FAA's own policies.

By Erin B. Logan

Dec 7, 2018

• Travel

Thanksgiving air travel a nightmare? Here's how to file a formal complaint.

Instead of grumbling about problems over you Thanksgiving meal, here are some tips for navigating the rights of travelers to lodge formal complaints.

By Lillian Reed

Nov 20, 2018

• Maryland

Police: Helicopter giving rides at FallFest struck car on garage

The Federal Aviation Administration has taken over an investigation of collision involving a helicopter giving rides at the Westminster FallFest that struck a car on the top level of a parking garage.

• Business

Southwest plans to add a $130 million hangar to service aircraft at BWI

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it plans to build its first maintenance hangar in the Northeast at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, a move that further cements its ties to the airport and signals more growth for the airline in the region.

By Meredith Cohn

Sep 20, 2018

• Business

Southwest Airlines has been a boon to BWI and Maryland's economy for 25 years

Twenty-five years after its debut at BWI Airport, Southwest — now the largest single carrier in the U.S. — offers more than 240 departures per day from Baltimore to 64 other cities. It now accounts for roughly 70 percent of the passenger volume through the airport.

By Colin Campbell

Sep 14, 2018

• Maryland

Neighbors petition Maryland Aviation Administration to halt BWI expansion until NextGen issues are resolved

Neighbors have petitioned the state to halt an expansion of BWI until measures are taken to reduce noise pollution.

By Christina Tkacik

Sep 10, 2018

• Opinion

UMD extension: The aerial spray is OK

Over the past few weeks, we have received many calls in University of Maryland Extension offices regarding aerial spraying. What’s being sprayed? Why is it being sprayed? Am I at risk? With many misconceptions surrounding modern agriculture, people worry. Here's why you shouldn't.

• Business

Maryland officials approve $60 million expansion at BWI Airport over Franchot's objections

Gov. Larry Hogan, Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, who make up the board, all voiced concerns about low-flying Southwest Airlines planes in new Federal Aviation Administration flight patterns that have irritated Marylanders who live beneath the paths of the planes.

By Luke Broadwater

Jul 19, 2018

• Maryland

Howard County petitions FAA to reduce flight noise at BWI

The debate over new flight patterns at BWI Marshall Airport continued Wednesday, with Howard County petitioning the Federal Aviation Administration to take immediate action to reduce noise in the area.

By Christina Tkacik

Jul 19, 2018

• Business

BWI will receive $3.5 million FAA grant to expand midfield cargo apron

The Baltimore-Washington International Airport will receive $3.5 million from a Federal Aviation Administration grant for expanding a midfield cargo apron.

• Maryland

Following legal action, FAA cuts off talks with BWI roundtable on flight noise

The Federal Aviation Administration has cut off talks with Maryland and a community group about increased flight noise at BWI Marshall Airport, after Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a pair of petitions last month asking the agency to readjust flight paths to reduce the noise.

By Colin Campbell

Jul 17, 2018

• Business

Maryland files petitions to change flight paths at BWI, Reagan airports to reduce noise

The state of Maryland filed two petitions Wednesday requesting that the Federal Aviation Administration readjust flight paths that have upset neighbors of BWI Marshall and Ronald Reagan airports by causing “greater community noise concerns than the FAA predicted,” according to one of the petitions.

By Colin Campbell

Jun 26, 2018

• Features

This Day in History: June 23

In 1956, Baltimore City opened its public swimming pools on an integrated basis for the first time. Above, James Hunter, 11, and Louis Harris, 16, jump off the

• Maryland

Four candidates vying for District A seat on Harford County Council

Profiles of four candidates for the District A seat on the Harford County Council, including Republicans Donna Blasdell and Paula Mullis and Democrats Dion Guthrie and Andre Johnson.

By David Anderson

Jun 8, 2018

• The Darkroom

The view from above: A year with The Baltimore Sun's drone

Our drone, a DJI Mavic Pro, which folds up to about the size of a burrito, has given us an elevated perspective for a variety of stories over the past year.

• Health

Noise exposure is becoming 'the new secondhand smoke'

Experts point to rising complaints, more lawsuits, more people with hearing problems, and studies showing that noise has negative health effects.

• Maryland

Maryland State Police investigating minor plane crash at Carroll County Regional Airport

Maryland State Police are investigating an incident at the Carroll County Regional Airport that resulted in a plane coming off of the runway, a spokesman confirmed Thursday night.

• Maryland

BWI's operator disputes Howard County's claim on airport noise data

Howard County claims the state is using outdated data in an environmental study needed as part of expansion plans.

By Kate Magill

Apr 9, 2018

• Maryland

Meet West Friendship's 'balloonmeister'

Since founding Friendship Hot Air Balloon Co. in 1991, Broderick has flown more than 1,100 hours, making proposals, birthday celebrations and even bucket list wishes comes true as he guides his balloon, “Dream Star,” through the sky.

• Maryland

Citizens group annual report says FAA 'disowns responsibility' for BWI noise

A citizens group's annual report on noise from BWI airport, which has bothered Howard County neighborhoods under flight paths, says there is little they can do to prod changes.

• Opinion

Even if the Schiff memo is "a total political and legal BUST" (it's not), Trump still looks bad

The dueling Nunes/Schiff memos are a sideshow to what's really going on in Robert Mueller's investigation. By now it's clear that the best case scenario for President Donald Trump is still plenty damning.

• Maryland

Angelissa Savino and Matthew Gauvin

Angelissa Savino, of Alexandria, Virginia, and Matthew Gauvin, of Sterling, Virginia, are engaged to be married.

• Business

BGE will test use of drones to inspect power lines

BGE will be testing the use of drones for inspections of electric lines

By Lorraine Mirabella

Feb 8, 2018

• Business

Southwest plane slips before takeoff at BWI Airport

A Southwest Airlines plane was taxiing before takeoff at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Wednesday morning, when the Boeing 737 skidded while turning and came to rest with the front end of the plane hanging over the grass, according to a passenger aboard.

By Colin Campbell

Feb 8, 2018

• Opinion

Ocean City finds wind turbines too gauche

Ocean City Council's symbolic vote against off-shore wind turbines sends a negative message - about Ocean City.

• Crime

Opioids, school upheaval, new bus system, fatberg among other 2017 headlines in Maryland

Here's a look at some of the stories that made headlines in 2017.

By Colin Campbell

Dec 30, 2017

• Maryland

Baltimore couple — a teacher and law student — killed in Florida plane crash

The Polk County Sheriff's office identified two of the victims as Victoria and Peter Worthington. She was a Baltimore city school teacher. He was a University of Maryland law student.

By Talia Richman

Dec 24, 2017

• BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Power outage halts flights at Atlanta international airport; some BWI flights affected

Authorities say a power outage at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has disrupted ingoing and outgoing flights.

• Maryland

Plane headed to Frederick crashes in Indiana, killing 3 people and 1 dog

State police say three people have died in a small plane crash in southeastern Indiana. The Cessna plane was traveling to Frederick.

• Harford

Harford council president imposes time limits for public comments

The Harford County Council president imposes three and five-minute time limits for public comments, in response to public speakers spending inordinate amounts of time on one subject in prior meetings.

By David Anderson

Nov 29, 2017

• Maryland

Frosh hires outside counsel to represent Maryland in case against FAA over airplane noise

As Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh prepares to sue the Federal Aviation Administration over new, lower flight paths causing more noise for surrounding neighborhoods, he has hired a law firm that won a similar suit in Phoenix.

By Colin Campbell

Oct 31, 2017