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Published on April 19, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

President Biden, Federal Aviation Administration Deliver Historic Investments to Airport in Augusta, Kansas

Augusta, Kan. – During a visit to Augusta Municipal Airport near Augusta, Kan., FAA Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims highlighted funding coming the airport’s way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) that provides a once-in-a- …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $4.4 Million in Drone Research Grants to Seven Universities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $4.4 million in drone research, education and training grants to seven universities. Research will focus on three areas: electromagnetic …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Application Process Opens to Modernize Small Town, Regional Air Traffic Towers Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds

Friday, April 15, 2022 WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the application process for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to modernize air traffic control towers at many small town and municipal airports. The FAA will fund …

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Published on April 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Levies Largest Fines Ever Against Two Unruly Passengers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed the largest-ever fines ever against two passengers for alleged unruly behavior. The fines of $81,950 and $77,272, respectively, are part of the …

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Published on April 7, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Register for the FAA Drone Symposium

Thursday, April 7, 2022 There’s still time to register and make your travel plans for the annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium on April 28, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. The FAA and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International …

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Published on April 6, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

READOUT: Alaska’s 2022 Spring Air Safety Meeting Wednesday, March 30, 2022

WASHINGTON— The FAA held its 2022 Spring Air Safety Meeting in Alaska Wednesday with more than 80 pilots, operators and mechanics in attendance. Participants discussed lessons learned from the 2021 season, and recommendations and reminders ahead of the …

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Published on April 5, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Commissions New Air Traffic Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today dedicated the newly commissioned and environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “ …

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Published on April 4, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Updates Airport Design Guidance

Monday, April 4, 2022 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration updated its advisory circular on Airport Design that provides guidance to airport sponsors and airport consultants designing and developing airports around the …

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Published on March 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Top FAA Safety Official Nolen to Serve as Acting FAA Administrator

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has named Billy Nolen to serve as acting FAA Administrator after FAA Administrator Steve Dickson departs at the end of March. Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims will also …

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Published on March 24, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Charted: FAA Releases New Maps for Alaska’s Brooks Range

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has added two mountain passes to visual aviation charts, making flying safer in Northern Alaska. The new editions of the Sectional Aeronautical Charts identify …

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Published on March 21, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

READOUT: Final Women in Aviation Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, March 21, 2022 WASHINGTON— The Women in Aviation Advisory Board held its final meeting today and voted unanimously to submit its report to the FAA Administrator at the meeting. The FAA will post the report on its website later this week after the …

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Published on March 16, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Hot Spot Standardized Symbology

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 What is happening? The FAA is standardizing hot spot symbology and verbiage. Hot spots are generally a complex or confusing taxiway or taxiway and runway intersection. Hot spots have a history or potential risk of collision or …

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Published on March 16, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Arrival Alert Notices

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Arrival Alert Notices (AAN) are new graphics produced by the FAA that visually depict an approach at specific airports to help mitigate wrong surface misalignment risks for pilots. What is happening? To address wrong surface …

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Published on March 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Register NOW for the 2022 FAA Drone Symposium

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Registration is now open for this year’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium, which will be held on April 28, 2022. The in-person event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In …

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Published on March 9, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC Service Suppliers

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 The Federal Aviation Administration will open the application period to become an FAA Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Supplier for the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 2, …

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Published on March 3, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Joint FAA and United Kingdom CAA Statement on eVTOL Aircraft

Thursday, March 3, 2022 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority recognize the potential of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft to significantly …

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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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