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Published on December 10, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Ends Commercial Space Astronaut Wings Program, Will Recognize Individuals Reaching Space on Website

Friday, December 10, 2021 WASHINGTON – With the advent of the commercial space tourism era, starting in 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will now recognize individuals who reach space on its website instead of issuing Commercial Space …

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Published on December 9, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards Research Grants to Build Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chains

Thursday, December 9, 2021 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is tapping some of the nation’s top research institutions to build sustainable aviation fuel supply chains in different regions across the …

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Published on December 2, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Boston Air Traffic Procedures Reduce Noise Impact

Thursday, December 2, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today implemented air traffic procedure changes for Boston Logan International Airport that will reduce the impact from aircraft overflight noise. The Massachusetts Port Authority ( …

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Published on December 2, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Portland Air Traffic Procedure to Reduce Noise

Thursday, December 2, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today implemented a change to reduce noise over sensitive areas near Portland International JetPort. The change creates GPS waypoints for the existing Harbor Visual Approach procedure for …

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Published on November 29, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Launches 2021 Holiday ‘12 Days of Drones’ Safety Campaign

Monday, November 29, 2021 If you are considering buying a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. The FAA is launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate …

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Published on November 26, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Santa Says Don’t Aim Holiday Laser-Light Displays at the Sky

Friday, November 26, 2021 WASHINGTON - The holiday season is here and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to make sure your laser-light displays are aimed at your house, not at the sky. Each year, we receive reports from pilots who are …

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Published on November 22, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Levies $161,823 Against Eight Passengers for Alleged Alcohol-Related Unruly Behavior

Monday, November 22, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes $161,823 in civil penalties against eight airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior involving alcohol. Since Jan. 1, 2021 …

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Published on November 19, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $120,000 Civil Penalty Against Braille Battery of Florida for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

Friday, November 19, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $120,000 civil penalty against Braille Battery, Inc., of Sarasota, Fla., for alleged hazardous materials violations. In …

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Published on November 19, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $341,893 Fine Against Nebraska-based 93 Air for Alleged Illegal Charter Operations

Friday, November 19, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $341,893 civil penalty against Nebraska-based 93 Air for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. The FAA alleges that …

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Published on November 18, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA and Airports Get Ready for Winter Weather

Thursday, November 18, 2021 As winter weather approaches, the FAA is working with airports to make sure airport operations remain safe. These winter preparations are the subject of the Preparing for Airport Winter Operations video and CertAlert No. 21-06, …

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Published on November 12, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Invites Public Input on Draft Environmental Review to Operate Huntsville International Airport as Commercial Space Reentry ...

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites the public to comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to serve as a reentry site for horizontally landed commercial reentry vehicles. The …

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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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