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Published on September 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Releases Vertiport Design Standards to Support the Safe Integration of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft

Monday, September 26, 2022 WASHINGTON − The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released new design guidelines for vertiports, infrastructure that will support Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The design standards will serve as the initial …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA’s Largest Solar Project to Power Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center

Thursday, September 8, 2022 Washington, DC – The FAA’s largest solar project to date is coming to the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (the Center) in Oklahoma City. The clean electricity generated from the solar panels on FAA property will help serve the …

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Published on August 29, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $231,000 in Grants to Expand Outreach to Under-Represented Students in STEM

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $231,000 in grants to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach. “If kids can dream it, they can do it. It’s up to us to light the …

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Published on August 18, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $2.7M in Drone Research to Support Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.7 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. “Every second counts in an emergency, and this …

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Published on July 27, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Moves Secondary Flight Deck Barrier Requirement Forward

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed requiring a second barrier to the flight deck on certain commercial airplanes. The additional barrier would protect flight decks from intrusion when the …

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Published on July 19, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $3M Fine Against Moser Aviation, LLC., for Allegedly Conducting Flights Without Chief Pilot

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $3,009,500 civil penalty against Moser Aviation in Englewood, Colo., for allegedly conducting 1,018 flights without qualified …

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Published on July 18, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against Rosado Aviation, Inc. for Alleged Illegal Charter Operations

Monday, July 18, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1,125,640 civil penalty against Rosado Aviation in Brodheadsville, Pa., for allegedly conducting 52 illegal charter flights. …

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Published on July 7, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Biden Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Improving Airport Terminals across U.S.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals of all sizes. The …

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Published on July 1, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $371M to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S.

Friday, July 1, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $371 million for airfield, safety and other improvement projects at 169 airports in 40 states across the country. This is the third …

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Published on July 1, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Hiring Air Traffic Controllers

Friday, July 1, 2022 The application window is now closed. Anyone interested in becoming an air traffic controller can view more about eligibility requirements and application instructions at faa.gov/be-atc. It is a challenging but rewarding job. Air …

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Published on June 17, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Statements on 5G

Visit our 5G and Aviation Safety page for more information. 5G C-band Update Key stakeholders in the aviation and wireless industries have identified a series of steps that will continue to protect commercial air travel from disruption by 5G C-band …

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Published on June 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Requiring More Efficient Jets and Turboprops to Lower Climate Impacts

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a proposed rule today aimed at reducing greenhouse gasses emitted by most large aircraft flying in U.S. airspace. The rule …

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Published on June 13, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact of Planned Starship/Super Heavy Launches

Monday, June 13, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require SpaceX to take more than 75 actions to mitigate environmental impacts from its proposed plan to launch the Starship/Super Heavy …

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Published on June 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Updates Guidelines for Sound Insulation Programs Near Airports

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration now has updated guidelines on how to develop and implement sound insulation programs to mitigate sound exposure to homes, schools, and medical and other facilities near airports. The …

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Published on June 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

La FAA lanza la campaña 'Be ATC' para reclutar a la próxima generación diversa de controladores de tráfico aéreo

WASHINGTON — Hoy, la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) lanza “Be ATC” una campaña de reclutamiento para contratar la próxima generación diversa de controladores de tráfico aéreo. La ventana de solicitud estará abierta para toda la nación del 24 al …

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Published on June 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Launches ‘Be ATC’ Campaign to Recruit Next Diverse Generation of Air Traffic Controllers

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching “Be ATC,” a recruiting campaign to hire the next generation of air traffic controllers. The application window will be open nationwide from June 24-27 for …

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Published on June 7, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $518 Million to Improve Critical Airport Infrastructure

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $518 million to build safer, more accessible airports across the country. “In communities of all sizes, airports are vital to local …

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Published on June 2, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Seeks Public Comments on New O’Hare Terminal Project and Air Traffic Procedures Environmental Review

CHICAGO—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments for its Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Conformity Determination of the Chicago O’Hare International Airport proposed airport terminal area plan and changes to FAA air …

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Published on May 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Modernizes Aviation Maintenance Technician School Curriculum Requirements

WASHINGTON— A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will improve and modernize the training requirements for aviation maintenance technician schools (AMTS). This will ensure that new aviation technicians learn from curriculums that align …

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Published on May 24, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes to Revoke Rhoades Aviation’s Air Carrier Certificate

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to revoke the air carrier certificate of Honolulu-based Rhoades Aviation Inc. for numerous alleged safety violations. The FAA alleges that Rhoades:

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