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Published on March 12, 2021 - 20:15 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $14,500 Civil Penalty Against Passenger for Allegedly Interfering with Flight Attendants

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $14,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger for allegedly interfering with flight attendants who instructed him to wear a face mask and stop consuming …

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Published on March 12, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Announces Effective Dates for Final Drone Rules

Friday, March 12, 2021 The final rules requiring remote identification of drones and allowing some flights over people, over moving vehicles and at night under certain conditions will go into effect on April 21, 2021. Remote identification (Remote ID) …

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Published on March 12, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $115,500 Civil Penalty Against Fenix Air Charter of South Carolina

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $115,500 civil penalty against Fenix Air Charter, of Spartanburg, S.C., for allegedly conducting charter flights in an aircraft that did not comply with …

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Published on March 12, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $14,500 Civil Penalty Against Passenger for Allegedly Interfering with Flight Attendants

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $14,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger for allegedly interfering with flight attendants who instructed him to wear a face mask and stop …

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Published on March 11, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Extends Comment Period for Noise Research and Survey

Thursday, March 11, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the comment period for the existing noise research portfolio, including the Neighborhood Environmental Survey, and additional areas recommended for investigation …

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Published on March 8, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Laser Strikes Increase Even with Fewer Planes Flying

Monday, March 8, 2021 WASHINGTON –Laser strikes against pilots increased in 2020 even with the overall decrease in air traffic operations. In 2020, pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to the FAA. This is an increase from 6,136 laser strikes reported in …

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Published on March 8, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, Choctaw Nation Team Up to Advance UAS

Oklahoma City, OK – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with the Choctaw Nation to study how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can best transport cargo, including parcels, at lower altitudes. The FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center ( …

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Published on March 2, 2021 - 23:28 GMT

Press Release - FAA Selects Five Host Airports to Test and Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Mitigation Systems

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected five host airports to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort is part of the agencys Airport Unmanned Aircraft …

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Published on March 2, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Selects Five Host Airports to Test and Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Mitigation Systems

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected five host airports to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort is part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft …

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Published on March 1, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Fly Safe: Expanding Your Horizons

Monday, March 1, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the general aviation community national #FlySafe campaign helps educate airmen about safety. This month’s topic explores ways for pilots to safely prepare and train for new or unfamiliar …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $27,500 Civil Penalty Against Passenger for Allegedly Interfering with and Assaulting Flight ...

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $27,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger for allegedly interfering with and assaulting a flight attendant. The FAA alleges that on an Oct. 19, 2020 …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $27,500 Civil Penalty Against Passenger for Allegedly Interfering with and Assaulting Flight Attendant

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $27,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger for allegedly interfering with and assaulting a flight attendant. The FAA alleges that on an Oct. 19, …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Offers Hiring Opportunity for Experienced Controllers

Friday, February 26, 2021 The FAA is accepting applications nationwide from people with experience in controlling air traffic, such as former civilian and military controllers. The application period is Feb. 26 – Mar. 2, 2021. The announcement is open to …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 22:03 GMT

Press Release - Boeing to Pay $6.6 Million in Penalties to FAA

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed $5.4 million in deferred civil penalties against The Boeing Company for failing to meet its performance obligations under a 2015 settlement agreement. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Boeing to Pay $6.6 Million in Penalties to FAA

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed $5.4 million in deferred civil penalties against The Boeing Company for failing to meet its performance obligations under a 2015 settlement agreement. The Chicago-based aircraft …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 The FAA announced the application period for entities to become FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). The application period opens on May 3, 2021. LAANC is a …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Statement on Pratt & Whitney Engine Emergency Airworthiness Directive

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 The FAA issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) tonight that requires U.S. operators of airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines to inspect these engines before further flight. The FAA is taking …

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Published on February 22, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Seeks TRUST Administrators for Drone Pilot Test

Monday, February 22, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today opened the application period for entities interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Potential test administrators must submit their …

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Published on February 20, 2021 - 08:59 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $76 Million in Airport Improvement Grants

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced three grants for infrastructure projects through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FY2021 Airport Improvement Program. The grants, the first of approximately $3.2 billion in funding …

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Published on February 19, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $76 Million in Airport Improvement Grants

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced three grants for infrastructure projects through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FY2021 Airport Improvement Program. The grants, the first of approximately $3.2 billion in funding …

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