The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s six-week audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, prompted by the January 5 incident involving a new, Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft, found multiple instances where the companies allegedly failed to comply with …
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Continuing its efforts to improve safety on the nation’s runways, the FAA is informing pilots of an easily accessible safety tool called Arrival Alert Notice (AAN). AAN is a planning and awareness tool to help pilots avoid lining …
Monday, February 26, 2024 The FAA appreciates the hard work and dedication of the expert panel members who completed this extensive review in preparing this report, which meets a requirement of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. We …
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 WASHINGTON –As the surge in commercial space transportation operations continues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to establish a new aerospace rulemaking committee (SpARC) to identify ways to further improve …
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a final rule to reduce carbon pollution emitted by most large airplanes flying in U.S. airspace. The rule requires incorporating improved fuel-efficient …
Thursday, February 15, 2024 As part of the FAA’s continuous work to enhance safety, Administrator Mike Whitaker visited the Seattle, Washington, area earlier this week to hear directly from FAA employees who oversee Boeing. Administrator Whitaker received …
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, spanning 44 states and three territories. This announcement, which Secretary …
Friday, February 9, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to accelerate its training and hiring of air traffic controllers through an Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. “Hiring more air traffic …
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker convened a meeting with airline CEOs today to discuss the current state of the U.S. aviation system and find ways to continuously improve safety. He also provided an update on the agency’s …
Friday, February 2, 2024 WASHINGTON – Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LVIII. Drones also are prohibited around several additional locations during the days leading up to the event. Drones will be restricted during the …
Thursday, February 1, 2024 WASHINGTON – The FAA is now partnering with several companies to offer drone pilots more places to receive official airspace awareness information. The FAA’s B4UFLY service shows recreational drone flyers where they can and …
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 WASHINGTON -- Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 13,304 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2022. Shining a laser at an aircraft …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 …
Monday, January 29, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the first air traffic control tower in the nation to receive the new modernized Tower Simulation System, which is used for …
WASHINGTON – The Jan. 5 Boeing 737-9 MAX incident must never happen again. Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing additional actions to ensure every aircraft is safe. The FAA today informed Boeing it will not grant any …
Monday, January 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots flying near Las Vegas from Feb. 7-12, 2024, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be …
Sunday, January 21, 2024 This information is preliminary and subject to change. As an added layer of safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending that operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to …
Friday, January 12, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring Boeing to provide additional data before the agency approves an extensive and rigorous inspection and maintenance process for returning 737 MAX-9 aircraft to …
Friday, January 12, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — After taking decisive and immediate action to ground approximately 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX planes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced new and significant actions to immediately increase its …
Thursday, December 28, 2023 The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system. Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), …
