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Published on August 9, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Extends Flexibility for Airlines in New York, Continues to Urge Use of Larger Aircraft

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 NYC_Waiver_Extension_FAA _8-8-23.pdf (232.93 KB) The FAA will allow airlines flexibility on slot usage requirements for airports in the New York City area through Oct. 28, 2023. The agency continues to expect that airlines will …

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Published on August 9, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $90K Against Woods Aviation LLC., for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $90,000 civil penalty against Woods Aviation for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations. The FAA alleges that the company transferred an employee to a safety- …

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Published on August 8, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Refers More Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has referred 22 more unruly passenger cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for criminal prosecution review. The additional cases during the second quarter bring the total to …

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Published on August 4, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Outlines Hawaii Air Tour Safety Improvements

Friday, August 4, 2023 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to improve Hawaii air tour safety. The agency has outlined a consistent new process where air tour operators can receive authorization to safely descend below specific …

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Published on July 31, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Adds Senior Labor Policy Advisor to Support Administrator, Deputy Administrator

Monday, July 31, 2023 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration named Kyle A. deCant as senior labor policy advisor. He will oversee strategic planning on labor issues and advise the agency’s acting administrator and deputy administrator. This is …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Rule to Enhance Safety and Performance of Light Sport Aircraft

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to enhance the safety and performance of Light Sport Aircraft operations. The proposed Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule would put …

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Published on July 18, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Issues Implementation Plan Outlining Steps to Usher in Advanced Air Mobility

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 WASHINGTON — The FAA released an implementation plan detailing the steps it and others will need to take to safely enable advanced air mobility operations in the near term. The “Innovate28” plan includes various components and the …

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Published on July 17, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Offers Funding to Inspire Students to Become Pilots or Maintenance Technicians

WASHINGTON— The FAA is looking to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants fund …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Latvia Achieves its First Safety Assessment Rating

Thursday, July 13, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that Latvia achieved its first International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) with a Category 1 rating. Under the Category 1 rating, Latvia’s civil aviation …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

San Marino Achieves its First Safety Assessment Rating

Thursday, July 13, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that San Marino achieved its first International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) with a Category 1 rating. Under the Category 1 rating, San Marino’s civil …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

It’s Not Too Late to Register for the 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and Advanced Air Mobility Summit

Thursday, July 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — Don’t wait! There’s still time to register for the 8th annual Drone Symposium and the first-ever Advanced Air Mobility Summit in August. The two events held by the FAA and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA International Flight Test Demonstration Takes Off

Thursday, June 29, 2023 WASHINGTON— A first-of-its-kind joint effort to manage flights across multiple countries by predicting where an aircraft will be and at what time has proven successful. The Federal Aviation Administration’s six-day live flight …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Seeks Public Input on New Control Towers for Municipal, Smaller Airports

Thursday, June 29, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on the environmental assessment to replace 31 outdated airport traffic control towers at smaller airports across the country. The FAA has set aside …

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Published on June 21, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $1.2M Penalty Against the City and County of Alamosa, Colorado

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,290,780 civil penalty against the City of Alamosa and County of Alamosa, Colorado, for allegedly failing to ensure aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel were …

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Published on June 21, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Launches Controller 'Stand Up for Safety' Campaign

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 WASHINGTON — The FAA is launching a monthly “Stand Up for Safety” series to provide mandatory special emphasis training for its controller workforce. The effort, which will be held in collaboration with the National Air Traffic …

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Published on June 15, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Safely Keeps More Airspace Open During Most Florida Space Launches

Thursday, June 15, 2023 WASHINGTON — Thousands of passengers traveling to central Florida airports on dozens of commercial flights from the northeast will no longer experience delays or reroutes during a typical space launch. Based on risk analyses …

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Published on June 14, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Requires Secondary Flight Deck Barrier

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial airplanes to ensure the safety of aircraft, flight crew and air passengers. The final rule mandating the …

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Published on June 8, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

DOT Announces Leadership Team at FAA, Small Business Office

Thursday, June 8, 2023 WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has designated Polly Trottenberg to serve as acting FAA Administrator. The President intends to appoint Katie Thomson, the FAA’s current chief of staff, as the deputy administrator. Keith Washington …

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Published on June 7, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Pilot Training Requirements and Operational Rules for Powered-Lift Aircraft

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration took another key step toward safely enabling advanced air mobility by proposing a comprehensive rule for training and certifying pilots. “These proposed rules of the sky will safely …

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