Wednesday, December 20, 2023 WASHINGTON – As Santa Claus gears up for his journey around the globe, he’s teaming up with the FAA by giving some tips on how you can stay away from his Naughty List and expect some presents under the tree. While Santa …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $66.2 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to airports in 23 states and Puerto Rico. The 66 projects are funded exclusively by non …
Thursday, December 14, 2023 WASHINGTON — This festive holiday season, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts most fliers will take off the Thursday before Christmas. Holiday traffic for the Christmas week will peak on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 with 48 …
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has directed the executive director of Air Traffic Safety Oversight (AOV) to directly report both to him, as well as to the Associate Administrator …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to require certificated repair stations located outside the United States whose employees perform safety-sensitive maintenance functions on certain air carrier aircraft to …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker announced today that the agency has officially established the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The ARC will provide …
Monday, December 4, 2023 WASHINGTON – If you are considering 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 …
Thursday, November 30, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to extend the cockpit voice-recording requirement to 25 hours for all newly manufactured aircraft. The voice recorder captures all transmissions and sounds in …
Friday, November 17, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is taking immediate action to enhance air traffic controller training and safety reporting following the release of the National Airspace System Safety Review Team report. “ …
Thursday, November 9, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health …
Monday, November 6, 2023 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration continues to address runway safety risks with 16 runway safety meetings for the remainder of the year. These meetings are in addition to the 90 Runway Safety Action Team meetings …
WASHINGTON — The scariest thing this Halloween is an unruly passenger. The FAA is releasing new memes as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce the rate of unruly passengers, which has ticked up in recent months. Today’s meme features a Halloween couples …
Thursday, October 26, 2023 WASHINGTON – As winter approaches, 47 airports in 23 states will be better prepared to keep airport operations running safely and smoothly. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded …
Thursday, October 26, 2023 WASHINGTON— The FAA is partnering with the U.S. Air Force to help support the safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into the National Airspace System. Under an agreement signed during an Oct. 25 event at Duke Field …
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 The FAA is committed to removing lead from aviation gasoline without adversely affecting the safe and efficient operation of more than 220,000 general aviation aircraft. The Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment finding …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 The FAA has closed the Blue Origin New Shepard 23 mishap investigation. The final report cites the proximate cause of the Sept. 12, 2022, mishap as the structural failure of an engine nozzle caused by higher than expected …
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 WASHINGTON – More than $201 million in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will go to airfield lighting systems at 82 airports. The projects will purchase and install new lighting for runways and taxiways to …
Monday, September 25, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration announced nearly $300 million in funding for projects to help achieve America’s goal of net-zero emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America …
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a rule to limit the growth of new orbital debris and reduce the potential for collisions with spacecraft and satellites to promote a sustainable space environment. …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to revoke the Airport Operating Certificate for the Hickory Regional Airport (HKY). An FAA issued Airport Operating Certificate is required to serve certain …
