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Published on December 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $134,475 Fine Against Vieques Air Link for Flights with Unqualified Pilots

Thursday, December 15, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $134,475 civil penalty against Vieques Air Link of Puerto Rico for allegedly conducting passenger flights with unqualified pilots. The FAA alleges that between …

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Published on November 29, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

New De-icing Pads Will Keep Packages Moving at Key Cargo Airport This Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 MEMPHIS, TENN. – Ice and snow will be no match for packages this winter at a key air cargo airport and sorting center. Federal, state, local and business leaders today marked the completion of 3.3 million-square-foot de-icing …

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Published on November 23, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Republic of Rwanda Achieves First Safety Assessment Rating

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that the Republic of Rwanda has achieved an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, and is in compliance with …

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Published on November 23, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Let it Snow: Airports Across U.S. Receive FAA Funding to Tackle Winter Weather

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – As winter approaches, 85 airports in 28 states will be better prepared to keep airport operations running safely and smoothly. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded …

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Published on November 21, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Shovels Can Hit the Ground for Multi-Billion Dollar O’Hare Airport Terminal

Monday, November 21, 2022 CHICAGO — Construction can start on new passenger terminals at O’Hare International Airport. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and local, state, and federal officials marked the milestone today at O’Hare after the …

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Published on November 16, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Mandates Medical Requirements for Commercial Balloon Pilots

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopted a final rule today requiring commercial hot-air balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when flying paying passengers. The rule mandates a second-class medical …

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Published on November 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Searching on FAA.gov Just Got Better

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 FAA.gov has a new site-wide search to get you the information you’re looking for, quickly. You can find it in the top right of every FAA.gov page you visit. Powered by Search.gov, the new search tool is optimized to bring you the …

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Published on November 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Piedmont Triad International Airport Tower Comes Online, Project led by All-Woman Team

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 WASHINGTON — Besides being the newest air traffic control building in the United States, the tower at Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) has another distinction: women engineers led its design, procurement, and …

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Published on October 24, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance

Monday, October 24, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying. Under federal law, …

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Published on October 21, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. DOT Names New Members to the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is welcoming 21 new members to the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg approved the …

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Published on October 19, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. DOT Announces New Members to the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Transportation Department today announced 12 new appointments to the Federal Aviation Administration Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC). The committee provides advice on key drone and Advanced Air …

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Published on October 18, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

US FAA, Japanese Agree to Partner on Advanced Air Mobility Certification, Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) signed a Declaration of Cooperation to support future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft development and operation. The declaration continues the safety agencies’ long …

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Published on October 13, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA’s Monroney Aeronautical Center Recognized for Energy Leadership

Thursday, October 13, 2022 WASHINGTON – Energy-efficient practices at the Federal Aviation Administration’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) earned a coveted recognition from the U.S. Energy Department. The facility in Oklahoma City, Okla., …

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Published on October 11, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska to Fly Below Hazardous Weather

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is publishing 54 GPS-guided routes in Alaska, allowing pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions. The 30 new and 24 amended …

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Published on October 11, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Invests $31M in Key Airport Cargo Projects to Strengthen Supply Chains

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $31 million in grants to expand cargo infrastructure at nine airports across the United States. The projects at these …

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Published on October 6, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, Universities Pursue Critical Research to Achieve U.S. Aviation Climate Goals

Thursday, October 6, 2022 WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued more than $16 million in grants to 14 universities across the country for research to reduce aviation emissions and noise. The …

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Published on October 4, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Extends Rest Periods for Flight Attendants

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer periods of rest between shifts. The new rule increases the rest period to …

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Published on October 3, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Upgrades Malaysia’s Safety Assessment Rating

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that Malaysia has achieved an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, and is in compliance with International Civil …

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Published on October 3, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Seeks Additional Administrators for Recreational Drone Test

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today opened the second application period for entities interested in serving as administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Potential test …

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Published on September 30, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Begins Environmental Review for West Virginia International Yeager Airport Projects

Friday, September 30, 2022 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing a draft environmental review of airfield, safety and terminal improvements at the West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW). The agency will hold several …

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