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Published on October 2, 2024 - 17:39 GMT

FAA Announces First Two Schools for Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed agreements with Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma to become the first two schools for the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training …

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Published on September 24, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Commits $290 Million for New Runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) committed $290 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to assist with development of its new fourth …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 13:15 GMT

FAA Hits Air Traffic Controller Hiring Goal

WASHINGTON – Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it exceeded its goal of hiring 1,800 air traffic controllers in 2024, with a final total of 1,811 for Fiscal Year 2024. As the largest number of hires in nearly a decade, this …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

FAA Proposes $633,009 in Civil Penalties Against SpaceX

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes $633,009 in civil penalties against Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for allegedly failing to follow its license requirements during two launches in …

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Published on September 7, 2024 - 06:02 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $2 Billion in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.

Friday, September 6, 2024 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 17:04 GMT

Grants Help Fast Track Travelers With Their Luggage

Thursday, August 29, 2024 WASHINGTON – To date the FAA has awarded over 25 airports with more than $465 million in grant funding for the replacement or upgrading of baggage handling systems. This unique funding program was made possible by President Biden …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposed $341,413 in Civil Penalties Against Drone Operators

Friday, August 23, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 people who violated federal drone regulations. The FAA issued the fines between October 2022 and June 2024. Drone operators who …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 19:42 GMT

FAA Refers More Unruly Passenger Cases to the FBI

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration referred 43 more unruly passenger cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for criminal prosecution review during the past year. The FAA has now referred more than 310 of …

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Published on August 16, 2024 - 21:50 GMT

FAA Proposes $73,000 Civil Penalty Against Zipline International

Thursday, August 15, 2024 WASHINGTON–The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $73,000 civil penalty against Zipline International Inc., of Concord, North Carolina, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges …

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Published on August 16, 2024 - 21:50 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Awards for Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Technologies as part of ...

Friday, August 16, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 15:12 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $566 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $566.4 million via 296 grants in 47 states to modernize airports as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $636 Million in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Friday, August 9, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $636 million for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa to improve our nation’s airport infrastructure. “From …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 14:55 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $427 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to modernize and improve America’s airports …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 00:13 GMT

FAA Makes Drone History in Dallas Area

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON— In a first for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorized commercial drone flights without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace. The authorizations for Zipline International and Wing Aviation allow them to deliver …

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Published on July 27, 2024 - 05:10 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports 

Friday, July 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa.   …

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Published on July 24, 2024 - 23:22 GMT

FAA and NATCA Reach Agreement to Address Controller Fatigue by Providing More Rest Between Shifts

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to ensure air traffic controllers receive adequate rest between shifts and can continue to safely …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 22:49 GMT

FAA Proposes $400,000 Civil Penalty Against Kalitta Air, LLC

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 WASHINGTON–The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $400,000 civil penalty against Kalitta Air, LLC (Kalitta), of Ypsilanti, Michigan, for allegedly flying an aircraft that was not compliant with an FAA-issued …

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Published on July 12, 2024 - 16:08 GMT

FAA Proposes $400,000 Civil Penalty Against Kalitta Air

Friday, July 12, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $400,000 civil penalty against Kalitta Air of Ypsilanti, Michigan, for allegedly flying procedures it was prohibited from using. The agency alleges Kalitta was …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $67,500 Civil Penalty Against Crow Executive Air

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 WASHINGTON–The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $67,500 civil penalty against Crow Executive Air, Inc., (Crow) of Perrysburg, Ohio, for allegedly using two unqualified pilots and for failing to perform a required …

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Published on July 2, 2024 - 03:51 GMT

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Airport Investments Amid Record-Breaking Air Travel Season

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129 airports across 40 states, improving the safety and efficiency of …

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