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Published on March 2, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $175,500 Fine Against Airtronics, Inc., For Allegedly Conducting Unapproved Maintenance Operations

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,500 civil penalty against Airtronics in Watkins, Colo., for allegedly conducting unapproved maintenance operations. The …

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Published on March 2, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. Will Block Russian Aircraft from Using All Domestic Airspace

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation and its Federal Aviation Administration are issuing orders blocking Russian aircraft and airlines from entering and using all domestic U.S. airspace. “The United States stands with our allies and …

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Published on March 1, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Begins Adding Weather Reporting Stations Across Alaska

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started installing technology across Alaska to provide weather conditions to pilots before they take to the skies. Eight new Automated …

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Published on February 28, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Expands Use of Independent Review Groups When Certifying Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to make progress in reforming its aircraft certification processes. This week, the agency expanded the use of independent groups of internal and external safety experts for certification projects such …

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Published on February 23, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, Industry Chart Path to Eliminate Lead Emissions from General Aviation by the end of 2030

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new initiative that outlines how our country can safely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel by the end of 2030 without adversely affecting the …

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Published on February 22, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Application Process Opens for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Build Safe, Sustainable and Accessible Airport Terminals

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the application process for airports to submit projects for the first $1 billion of the Airport Terminal Program funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure …

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Published on February 17, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Letter from Steve Dickson to the Workforce and the American Public

Thursday, February 17, 2022 To the workforce and the American public; By now, most of you have heard that I will be stepping down as FAA Administrator as of March 31. As I expressed to FAA employees in an email sharing my decision, it’s time for me to go …

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Published on February 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Announces Internship Opportunities for Students

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The FAA is offering 50 student internships at numerous air traffic facilities across the country. Interns will be fully immersed in teams working on mission-related projects and engaged in meaningful learning and development …

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Published on February 11, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Begins New Phase of Testing to Safely Integrate Drones into the National Airspace

Friday, February 11, 2022 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin field-testing new drone-traffic-management capabilities to further integrate these aircraft into the National Airspace System. The Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management …

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Published on February 4, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Reaches One Million Airspace Authorization for Drone Pilots

WASHINGTON – This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates the process for drone …

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Published on February 4, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers

Friday, February 4, 2022 Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2021. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 9,723 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2020. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious …

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Published on February 2, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA designates Los Angeles Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ For Super Bowl LVI

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 WASHINGTON – SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVI. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will prohibit drones within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium up to 18,000 feet in …

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Published on January 29, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

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Be a part of building better airports across America. Small businesses will learn about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the FAA's plan for the funding, and projected areas of contract opportunities. Find out how your company can support air …

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Published on January 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, United Kingdom CAA Strengthen Collaboration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) finalized an agreement that will allow the two countries to share each other’s evaluation and acceptance of flight simulators. The agreement will reduce the …

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Published on January 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Announces Super Bowl LVI Safety Plan

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working with law enforcement, the aviation community and the National Football League to ensure safe, secure and efficient aircraft operations for Super Bowl LVI. The Super Bowl will be held Feb. 13 …

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Published on January 13, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Implements More Efficient Descent Procedures to Reduce Fuel Burn, Emissions

WASHINGTON—Descent procedures that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put in place across the country in the 2021 will save millions of gallons of fuel and reduce CO2 and other emissions by hundreds of thousands …

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Published on January 13, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $5M in Grants to Develop Next Generation of Pilots

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million to educate the next generation of pilots and other aviation professionals. The Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants were awarded …

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Published on January 13, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $5 Million in Grants to Train the Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Technicians

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million in grants to develop a diverse talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Seeks Comments on Updates to Airport Noise Control and Compatibility Planning Guidance

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites the aviation industry and the public to comment on a planned update to guidance for evaluating noise and land use around airports. The agency will consider comments …

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Published on January 10, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Super Bowl LVI Flight Requirements for GA Pilots

WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots who want to fly in Los Angeles airspace between Feb. 6 – 14, 2022, must follow special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions and other operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVI. …

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