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Published on November 10, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Levies $225,287 Against Passengers for Alleged Assault-Related Unruly Behavior

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes $225,287 in civil penalties against 10 airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior involving physical assault. Since Jan. 1, 2021, the FAA has received …

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Published on November 9, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Aviation Climate Action Plan to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will announce the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan, which, for the first time, sets out to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the U …

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Published on November 4, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FBI-FAA Joint Statement on Unruly Passengers

Thursday, November 4, 2021 As part of an ongoing partnership, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are working closely together to ensure unruly airline passengers face criminal prosecution when warranted. The …

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Published on November 3, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Longer Rest Period between Shifts for Flight Attendants

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed a regulation to require that flight attendants have a longer rest period between shifts. The proposed rule would increase …

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Published on November 2, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Medical Requirements for Commercial Hot-Air Balloon Pilots

WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule today requiring commercial hot-air-balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when operating for hire. The rule would mandate a second-class medical certificate, the same standard …

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Published on October 29, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Three Military Airports Now Eligible for Funding to Add Civilian Operations

WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected three airports to be eligible for grants to add civilian aviation operations at former and current military airfields, adding system capacity and helping …

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Published on October 28, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Launches Nationwide Solicitation to Design Air Traffic Control Towers of the Future

Thursday, October 28, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a nationwide solicitation to find a new design for control towers that can be built and operated sustainably at regional and …

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Published on October 25, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Dangerous Laser Strikes Continue Rise in ’21

Monday, October 25, 2021 Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat that continues to rise. As of Oct. 14, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received 7,186 laser strike reports for 2021, exceeding the 2020 total of 6,852. This …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Virtual Airport Design Challenge Takes Off

The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation and Space Education Airport Design Challenge registration opens November 1, 2021. This annual competition is an opportunity for K-12 students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Report Recommends Initiatives to Increase Aviation Safety in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released recommendations on how to increase aviation safety in Alaska after a yearlong, sweeping examination of safety issues specific to the challenges of flying in Alaska, where more …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Task Force Features Aviation Museum Leaders

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 The Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force held its fourth public meeting on Oct. 8, 2021. The meeting featured a Q&A session with Amy Spowart, president and CEO of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $1.38 Million Civil Penalty Against Campbell Oil & Associates in North and South Carolina

Friday, October 8, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1.38 million civil penalty against Campbell Oil and other associated parties for allegedly conducting illegal charter …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Ready for Increased Flights for the NBAA Convention

Friday, October 8, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ready for the influx of general aviation flights to Las Vegas for the National Business Aviation Association’s convention in mid-October. The agency is working closely with federal, state …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Invests $479.1M in Safety, Sustainable Infrastructure at Airports

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $479 million in airport infrastructure grants to 123 projects at airports across all 50 states, American Samoa and Puerto …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Night Authorization Available for Part 107 Drone Pilots

Drone pilots with current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates may now obtain near real-time authorizations to fly at night through FAA-approved providers of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services. LAANC is an automated …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

New Software Capability Gets Planes Rolling Directly to the Runway, Reducing Fuel Burn & Taxi Time

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NASA today announced the completion of research and testing on a software capability that calculates gate pushbacks at busy hub airports so that each plane can roll …

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Published on September 27, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $2.8 Million in Drone Research Grants to Five Universities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $2.8 million in drone research, education and training grants to five universities. Research will focus on three areas: Advanced material, right-of- …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Unruly Passenger Rate Drops, But Remains Too High

Thursday, September 23, 2021 WASHINGTON — The rate of unruly passenger incidents on commercial flights has dropped sharply since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched its Zero Tolerance campaign but the rate remains too high, according to new …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $382,000 Civil Penalty Against Universal Flight Training of Sarasota, Fla.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $382,000 civil penalty against Universal Flight Training of Sarasota, Fla., for allegedly conducting illegal passenger- …

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Published on September 21, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Invests $42 Million in Airports Across Alaska

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award seven Alaska airports a total of $42 million in Airport Improvement Program grants to help with safety, access and sustainability efforts. The FAA has …

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