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Published on October 16, 2015 - 16:20 GMT

Press Release - FAA Announces Aviation Safety Rating for the Republic of Nicaragua

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Republic of Nicaragua complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating …

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Published on October 6, 2015 - 14:17 GMT

Press Release - FAA Issues $27 Million Grant for Replacement Airport in North Dakota

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a $27 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to the City of Williston, N.D. to purchase land to build a new airport and meet growing aviation …

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Published on October 6, 2015 - 13:53 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $1.9 Million Civil Penalty Against SkyPan International for Allegedly Unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft ...

NEW YORK The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announces the largest civil penalty the FAA has proposed against a UAS operator for endangering the safety of our airspace. The FAA proposes a $1.9 million civil …

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Published on September 28, 2015 - 17:59 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $114,975 Civil Penalty Against Sun Country Airlines

WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $114,975 civil penalty against MN Airlines, LLC, doing business as Sun Country Airlines, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations …

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Published on September 18, 2015 - 21:19 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $735,000 in Civil Penalties Against the City of Cleveland

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties totaling $735,000 against the City of Cleveland for failing to meet FAA requirements for maintaining a safe airport during winter weather. …

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Published on September 16, 2015 - 19:09 GMT

Press Release - FAA Awards $24.5 Million in Environmental Grants to Airports

WASHINGTON U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $24.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to 11 airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through the FAAs Voluntary Airport Low …

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Published on September 16, 2015 - 16:46 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $154,000 Civil Penalty against G&B Investment Management, Inc.; N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, ...

WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $154,000 civil penalty against G&B Investment Management (G&B); N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; and Gene Curtis, all located in Utah, for …

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Published on September 15, 2015 - 18:08 GMT

Press Release - Cities Hosting the Papal Visit are No Drone Zones

WASHINGTON As the Papal visit approaches, the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding residents of and visitors to Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia that these cities and the surrounding communities …

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Published on September 8, 2015 - 16:20 GMT

Press Release - Successful CLEEN Environmental Program Begins New Phase

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that it has awarded $100 million in contracts to eight companies to develop and demonstrate technologies that reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise under the second phase of its …

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Published on September 1, 2015 - 16:41 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $360,000 Civil Penalty Against Empire Airlines

SEATTLE The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $360,000 civil penalty against Empire Airlines, Inc. of Hayden, Idaho, for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation …

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Published on September 1, 2015 - 16:41 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $174,600 Civil Penalty Against Mesa Airlines

WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $174,600 civil penalty against Mesa Airlines of Phoenix for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges that Mesa hired …

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Published on September 1, 2015 - 16:41 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $173.500 Civil Penalty Against Servisair LLC.

WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,500 civil penalty against Servisair LLC., of Houston, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges that …

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Published on September 1, 2015 - 16:14 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $211,000 Civil Penalty Against Dukes Aerospace Inc.

WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $211,000 civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc., of Northridge, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA …

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Published on August 27, 2015 - 21:22 GMT

Press Release - FAA Statement on Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Traffic Procedures

On Friday, August 28, weather permitting, the Federal Aviation Administration will allow limited arrivals on Runway 35 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. This change will enable the airport to safely accommodate more arriving aircraft. To …

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Published on August 18, 2015 - 00:49 GMT

Press Release - FAA Statement on Automation Problems at Washington Center

FAA Statement: The FAA identified a recent software upgrade at the Leesburg, VA, high-altitude radar facility as the source of Saturdays automation problems. The agency is working closely with its contractor, Lockheed Martin Corp., to prevent future …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 16:54 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $380,600 Civil Penalty Against Leading Edge Aviation Services

SEATTLE The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $380,600 civil penalty against Leading Edge Aviation Services of Victorville, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 21:21 GMT

Press Release - NASA Controller Fatigue Assessment Report Q&A

What steps has the FAA taken to relieve the problem of controller fatigue? In 2012, the FAA implemented a comprehensive Fatigue Risk Management System to manage controller fatigue. This Fatigue Risk Management System includes policy and practice changes, …

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Published on August 4, 2015 - 14:25 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $58,350 Civil Penalty Against Buschur Racing for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

WASHINGTON The U.S Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $58,350 civil penalty against Buschur Racing of Wakeman, Ohio, for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges that on November 20, …

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Published on July 31, 2015 - 15:39 GMT

Press Release - FAA Proposes $177,800 Civil Penality Against TAD PGS Inc.

SEATTLE The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $177,800 civil penalty against TAD PGS, Inc. of Alexandria, Va., for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges that TAD, which …

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Published on July 29, 2015 - 14:04 GMT

Press Release - FAA: Wildfires and Drones Dont Mix

WASHINGTON Responding to recent incidents in which unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, interfered with manned aircraft involved in wildland firefighting operations, the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration ( …

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