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Drones coming to a sky near you as interest surges

By MARCUS WOHLSEN - Associated Press

Sen. Scott P. Brown, Massachusetts Republican, has transferred from his state's National Guard to a unit in Maryland, which allows him to serve in the Pentagon. (Associated Press)

Inside Politics: Justices refuse bid to sue over sharing HIV diagnosis

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Man can’t sue feds over sharing of his health records, justices rule

By Jesse J. Holland ASSOCIATED PRESS - The Washington Times

Emergency workers tend to a JetBlue captain that had a "medical situation" during a Las Vegas-bound flight from JFK International airport, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Amarillo, Texas. (AP Photo/Steve Douglas)

JetBlue passengers recount fears during captain’s breakdown

By Betsy Blaney and Oskar Garcia - Associated Press

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Emergency workers tend to a JetBlue captain who was locked out of the cockpit by crew members during a New York-to-Las Vegas flight on Tuesday because of his behavior. Passengers said the pilot ranted about a possible bomb onboard.

Passengers restrain ranting JetBlue pilot

By Oskar Garcia and Betsy Blaney - Associated Press

** FILE ** Airline passengers go through the Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on Aug. 3, 2011. (Associated Press)

FAA looking at easing use of devices on runway waits

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

**FILE** A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 waits to take off Feb. 9, 2012, at Chicago's Midway Airport as another lands. (Associated Press)

FAA forecast: High air fares most of this decade

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

Economy Briefs: High air fares expected for most of this decade

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

U.S. Customs and Border Protection uses qualified pilots to operate Predator drones for surveillance along the border. Under the FAA Reauthorization Act, drones eventually could be used by police agencies and private companies across the U.S. (Associated Press)

Drones over U.S. get OK by Congress

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia Democrat. (Associated Press)

Congress approves long-term FAA funding bill

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Congress closes in on 4-year aviation funding deal

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Hollywood stunt pilot Jimmy Leeward's souped-up World War II-era fighter plane, a P-51 Mustang, crashes into the edge of the grandstands, sending shrapnel into the crowd, at the Reno Air Show in Reno, Nev., in September. Eleven people died and about 70 more were badly injured. (Associated Press)

Big changes not likely for plane shows

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

FAA issues new rules to prevent tired pilots

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

New FAA rules might end pilot fatigue

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

City State: Morning Roundup

By Joseph Weber - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Sept. 10, 2010, file photo Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt speaks in Washington. Babbitt has been charged with driving while intoxicated following a weekend traffic stop in northern Virginia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FAA chief resigns after drunken driving arrest

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

FAA Administrator Jerome Randolph "Randy" Babbitt

FAA Administrator Babbitt arrested for DWI

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

FAA’s new air traffic system hits turbulence

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

Democratic Sens. Charles E. Schumer of New York and Barbara Boxer of California arrive Thursday to speak to reporters about legislation funding the Federal Aviation Administration. (Associated Press)

Senate OKs stopgap funding for highways and FAA

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Associated Press)

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