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Published on January 25, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $1 Million Civil Penalty Against Weathervane Aviation Services for Alleged Illegal Charters

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $1,001,000 civil penalty against Weathervane Aviation Services, LLC, of Westport, Mass., for allegedly operating illegal charter flights. The FAA alleges …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Tampa Bay is a "No Drone Zone" During Super Bowl LV

Thursday, January 21, 2021 TAMPA, Fla., – Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to the event …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 01:34 GMT

Press Release - Federal Aviation Administration Adopts Stricter Unruly Passenger Policy

WASHINGTON FAA Administrator Steve Dickson today signed an order directing a stricter legal enforcement policy against unruly airline passengers in the wake of recent, troubling incidents. The FAA has seen a disturbing increase in incidents where airline …

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Published on January 13, 2021 - 20:59 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5.8 Million in 33 Unmanned Aircraft System Research Grants to ...

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $5.8 million in research, education and training grants to universities that comprise FAAs Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft …

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Published on January 8, 2021 - 19:14 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $422,500 Civil Penalty Against Sky Lease I for Alleged Avionics Equipment Violations

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $422,500 civil penalty against Sky Lease I, Inc., of Miami, Fla., for allegedly operating two Boeing 747 airplanes on dozens of flights without required avionics …

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Published on January 8, 2021 - 19:14 GMT

Press Release - FAA and NASA Sign MOU to Strengthen Partnership in Commercial Space Activities

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support commercial space activities related to the transport of government and non- …

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Published on January 6, 2021 - 15:17 GMT

Press Release - FAA Announces Final Rule to Facilitate the Reintroduction of Civil Supersonic Flight

WASHINGTON, DC Today the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft. The rule streamlines and clarifies procedures to obtain FAA …

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Published on December 31, 2020 - 18:34 GMT

Press Release - FAA Announces New Airport Grant Program

WASHINGTON TheCoronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020, includes $2 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. airports and eligible …

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Published on December 31, 2020 - 17:29 GMT

Press Release - Record Year for FAA Commercial Space Activity

WASHINGTON A record number of launches, new streamlined launch and reentry licensing regulations, and a historic licensed crewed mission are some of the noteworthy commercial space transportation achievements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in …

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Published on December 28, 2020 - 19:30 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the ...

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones. The new rules will require Remote Identification (Remote ID) of drones and allow …

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Published on December 28, 2020 - 17:12 GMT

Press Release - FAA Statement on EPA Airplane Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) welcomes todays announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the EPAs action to adopt a greenhouse gas emissions standard for new airplanes. The EPAs rule achieves U.S. adoption of an …

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Published on December 23, 2020 - 15:11 GMT

Press Release - FAA Grants Santa Claus Special Flight and Launch Permissions

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it has granted Santa Claus and his reindeer-powered sleigh special operating authority to engage in interstate air-cargo-delivery services directly to rooftops throughout the United …

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Published on December 18, 2020 - 15:03 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Passengers for Allegedly Interfering with and Assaulting Flight Attendants

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes civil penalties of $15,000 and $7,500, respectively, against two airline passengers for allegedly interfering with and assaulting flight attendants who …

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Published on December 14, 2020 - 15:17 GMT

Press Release - U.S. DOT Supports Record Number of Licensed Commercial Space Launches

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation is having a record year with supporting 35 licensed commercial space launches thus far in 2020 with the potential for even more before the year ends.The prior record of 33 was established in 2018. The record …

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Published on December 9, 2020 - 21:04 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Department of Transportation is Advancing Space Policy

WASHINGTON Today, the White House National Space Council issued its National Space Policy, a coordinated process for developing and monitoring the implementation of Americas space policy and strategy. The U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) …

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Published on November 12, 2020 - 13:57 GMT

Press Release - Federal Guidance to Fly Healthy This Holiday Season

WASHINGTON The U.S. Departments of Transportation, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and State have established a new web portal where airline passengers can obtain updated information on how to Fly Healthy this holiday season. The portal walks …

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Published on October 30, 2020 - 17:45 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Successful Completion of Drone Pilot Program, Announces New ...

WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) successfully concluded on Oct. 25. Eight of the nine state, local and tribal governments that …

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Published on October 16, 2020 - 22:14 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $57,000 Civil Penalty Against Murfreesboro Aviation for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $57,000 civil penalty against Murfreesboro Aviation of Murfreesboro, Tenn., for allegedly failing to comply with FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements on …

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Published on October 16, 2020 - 22:14 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $464,300 Civil Penalty Against American Southeast Inflatables and Oxygen, Inc., for Alleged ...

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $464,300 civil penalty against American Southeast Inflatables and Oxygen, Inc., for allegedly performing unauthorized and improper maintenance work on …

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Published on October 15, 2020 - 15:40 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms

WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the publication of the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements Final Rule for commercial space transportation launches and …

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