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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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Published on February 18, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA to Implement Las Vegas Metroplex Project

Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will implement the Las Vegas Metroplex project on Feb. 25, 2021. The comprehensive project will use satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the area …

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Published on February 12, 2021 - 22:27 GMT

Press Release - U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nearly $2 Billion Grant Program for COVID Relief to Airports

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation is making nearly $2 billion in federal grant funding available to help airports affected by COVID-19 under the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program. President …

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Published on February 12, 2021 - 06:26 GMT

Press Release - Federal Aviation Administration Upgrades Costa Ricas Safety Assessment Rating

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that the Republic of Costa Rica complies with international safety standards and has been granted the highest international ranking. The FAA …

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Published on February 12, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nearly $2 Billion Grant Program for COVID Relief to Airports

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation is making nearly $2 billion in federal grant funding available to help airports affected by COVID-19 under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program. “President …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

FAA to Hold Webinar on Aviation Noise Effects and Mitigation Research Portfolio

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a public webinar to present its recently-released Noise Research Portfolio and Neighborhood Environmental Survey on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide an …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Federal Aviation Administration Upgrades Costa Rica’s Safety Assessment Rating

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that the Republic of Costa Rica complies with international safety standards and has been granted the highest international ranking. The FAA …

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Published on February 9, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

The FAA Announces Season 2 of Its Podcast The Air Up There!

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Washington, DC --- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) kicks off the second season of its The Air Up There podcast with a bonus episode discussing the FAA’s role in the transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine. During the new …

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