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Published on May 4, 2023 - 17:41 GMT

FAA Announces Stakeholder Members of UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee

Thursday, May 4, 2023 WASHINGTON – Fifty-eight aviation stakeholders will soon develop recommendations for the expanded detection and mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).   The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formed the UAS Detection and …

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Published on May 3, 2023 - 18:23 GMT

FAA Releases Airspace Blueprint for Air Taxis

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated blueprint for airspace and procedure changes to accommodate future air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. Under the blueprint, AAM …

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Published on May 1, 2023 - 14:24 GMT

FAA Activates Scores of New, Faster Routes Along East Coast Ahead of Summer

Monday, May 1, 2023 WASHINGTON — Just in time for the busy summer travel season the FAA has activated 169 new routes along the East Coast that are more direct, saving passengers time, airlines fuel and increasing safety. "These significant …

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Published on April 28, 2023 - 16:29 GMT

FAA Opens Public Comment Period on Noise Policy Review

Washington - As part of the FAA’s ongoing commitment to address aircraft noise, the agency is asking for public comment on its Noise Policy Review (NPR). The agency published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) today to solicit comments and will hold virtual …

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Published on April 26, 2023 - 13:35 GMT

FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team

CHARLES BOLDEN JR. Charles F. Bolden Jr. is a retired Marine Corps Major General and former NASA Administrator who has dedicated his life in service to the United States, working to secure our Nation’s security, prosperity, and guiding efforts to explore …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 14:27 GMT

FAA Selects Sustainable Design for New Control Towers at Municipal, Smaller Airports

Thursday, April 20, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a sustainable design for new air traffic control towers that will be used primarily at municipal and smaller airports. The design by Practice for Architecture and …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 21:07 GMT

FAA Announces Updated Factors for Optimizing use of the National Airspace System

Thursday, April 13, 2023 Due to the increasing pace of space activity, the FAA is taking steps to optimize and equitably manage the airspace in the vicinity of launch sites. The agency will rely on a set of objective factors to better balance the needs of …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 15:17 GMT

FAA Refers More Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI in 2023

Thursday, April 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has referred more unruly passenger cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for criminal prosecution review in the first quarter of 2023. “If you act out on a plane, you should …

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Published on April 11, 2023 - 18:48 GMT

FAA Establishes the Office of Investigations and Professional Responsibility

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 A centralized office will provide independent reviews and decisions on allegations of manager misconduct at the FAA. The Office of Investigations and Professional Responsibility’s work helps protect whistleblowers and others raising …

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Published on April 6, 2023 - 16:42 GMT

Quiet Skies: Universities to Research Way to Reduce Aviation Noise

Thursday, April 6, 2023 WASHINGTON — America’s best aviation minds will look for new ways to reduce aviation noise this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $19 million to 14 universities across the country as part of the Aviation …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 14:05 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize 29 Airport Control Towers ...

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $20 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 29 airport owned traffic control towers across the U.S. The funding will be used to …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 12:41 GMT

FAA Gives Kids Opportunity to Design Airports

Friday, March 31, 2023 WASHINGTON – Get ready for takeoff! The Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Design Challenge will take flight on April 1 with an extended enrollment period. The Challenge helps students design virtual airports using the …

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Published on March 29, 2023 - 21:42 GMT

FAA Summer 2023 Operational Summit Readout

The FAA anticipates a busy summer air travel season to and from New York City, some of the country’s most complex and congested airspace. To ensure safe and smooth operations, the agency held a meeting with airlines, general aviation representatives and …

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Published on March 28, 2023 - 12:56 GMT

Southwest Region "Women in Aerospace Conference"

It is an honor to introduce three dynamic leaders from across the aerospace industry. The panel will embark on a conversation about ways to inspire and impact the next generation of young women who will lead the aerospace industry to new heights in the …

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Published on March 23, 2023 - 22:08 GMT

FAA Announces Notice of Limited Waiver of Slot Usage Requirement for Summer 2023

The limited, conditional waiver of the minimum usage requirement applies to "slots” at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Carriers seeking to take …

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Published on March 22, 2023 - 14:31 GMT

FAA Urges Airlines, Pilots and Others to Take Key Safety Actions

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Following the FAA's the Safety Summit last week the agency issued a safety alert with specific steps it wants airlines, pilots and others to take. The FAA is urging the following actions: Ensure pilots and flight attendants …

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Published on March 22, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Efforts to Keep Air Travel Safe, Smooth in NYC This Summer

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 The FAA is taking several steps to keep air travel to and from New York City this summer safe and smooth, even as we see strong domestic demand and a return of pre-pandemic international traffic. To help prevent disruptions, the …

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Published on March 16, 2023 - 04:38 GMT

Readout from the FAA Aviation Safety Summit Breakout Panels

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 More than 200 safety leaders from across the aviation industry met in specific breakout sessions Wednesday afternoon to discuss ways to enhance flight safety as part of the FAA’s Aviation Safety Summit in McLean, Virginia. The …

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Published on March 6, 2023 - 16:22 GMT

FAA Proposes New Policy that Would Fulfill One of the Key Requirements of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability ...

The FAA proposed a new policy that would fulfill one of the key requirements of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. The policy would require applicants who want to modify original transport category aircraft designs to disclose all …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 16:25 GMT

Schools Nationwide Receive $10 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Thursday, March 2, 2023 WASHINGTON— Twenty-three schools will receive $10 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the …

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