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Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:07 GMT

FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina

Friday, August 7, 2026 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The FAA today announced the opening of Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) new 121-foot air traffic control tower, which replaces the old facility built in 1961. The new facility provides controllers with a modern …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

FAA Marks Major Milestone with Hybrid-Electric Flight Test in Utah

Thursday, August 6, 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration today announced that Ampaire Inc. and the Utah Department of Transportation conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight along Utah’s I-15 corridor to test future cargo service. The flight …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:59 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $870 million to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and add more family-friendly features for …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 19:57 GMT

FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7

Monday, August 3, 2026 Statement Following almost a decade of extensive review, the FAA has issued an amended type certificate and updated Production Limitation Record for the Boeing 737 MAX-7. The approval reflects years of sustained work to resolve …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 18:31 GMT

FAA Releases Plan for Transitioning General Aviation Aircraft to Unleaded Gas

Thursday, July 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, which provides a roadmap to safely integrate unleaded fuel into the general aviation fleet. The plan uses a phased …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

LIFTOFF: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Major Move to Streamline Commercial Space Licensing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a new initiative to streamline commercial space licensing, making it faster and easier for innovators to secure …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:56 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $24 million to Improve Family Travel at Dallas Love Field Airport

Thursday, July 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invested $23.7 million into Dallas Love Field Airport to enhance the travel experience for families. " …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:56 GMT

FAA Advances Digital Departure Clearances for General and Business Aviation

Thursday, July 23, 2026 OSHKOSH, WI — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it is moving forward with Mobile Clearance, a new digital tool that will allow general and business aviation pilots to request departure clearances through …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

FAA Proposes $306,000 Civil Penalty Against Simulator Center LLC for Alleged Training Violations

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $306,000 civil penalty against Simulator Center LLC of Sanford, Florida. The FAA alleges the pilot training center allowed numerous unqualified instructors to …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

Successful Counter-Drone Efforts Helped Keep Millions of Fans Safe During FIFA World Cup 2026, With More Than 700 Drones Seized

Thanks to the Department’s Dedicated FAA Employees, More Than 700 Drones Were Seized WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that federal, state and local partners carried out the most comprehensive …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:47 GMT

FAA Statement on 5G

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue a final rule to ensure aircraft radio altimeters can withstand interference from 5G wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands. The FAA will issue the rule on Friday July 24 …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:47 GMT

FAA Proposes $50,000 Fine Against Southern Airways Expressfor Aircraft Weight and Balance Violations

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $50,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express, LCC of Addison, Texas, for allegedly violating weight-and-balance regulations which caused an incident when …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $263,750 Fine Against Southern Airways Express for Alleged Operations of an Unairworthy Aircraft

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $263,750 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express of Addison, Texas, for allegedly operating an aircraft with inoperative required equipment. The FAA alleges …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

After Months of Safety Review, FAA Allows Boeing to Resume Issuing Certificates for New Airplanes

Friday, July 17, 2026 Decision follows eight months of data demonstrating consistent production quality WASHINGTON—The FAA will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:22 GMT

FAA Proposes $255,000 Fine Against United Airlines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violation

Thursday, July 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $255,000 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly violating the drug and alcohol regulations. The FAA alleges United allowed a flight attendant to perform …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 23:20 GMT

FAA Announces Major Milestone in eVTOL Technology Use

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical- …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 23:12 GMT

FAA Proposes $72,000 Fine Against Bewired USA for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violations 

Friday, July 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $72,000 civil penalty against Bewired USA of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations. The FAA alleges Bewired, a commercial …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

FAA Proposes $129,000 Fine Against 7-Eleven, Inc. for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations

Thursday, July 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $129,000 civil penalty against 7-Eleven, Inc. of Irving, Texas, for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges that in March 2025, 7-Eleven …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

FAA Proposes $65,000 Fine Against Eastern Air Express for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violation

Thursday, July 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $65,000 civil penalty against Eastern Air Express for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations. The FAA alleges Eastern allowed 26 employees to perform …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

FAA Reinstates Santa Monica Propeller Service Air Agency Certificate

Monday, July 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — On June 17, 2026, the FAA completed a reinspection of Santa Monica Propeller Service Inc., determined the repair station is qualified to hold its air agency certificate, and reinstated it. The FAA revoked the company’s …

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