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Published on July 2, 2024 - 03:51 GMT

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Airport Investments Amid Record-Breaking Air Travel Season

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129 airports across 40 states, improving the safety and efficiency of …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 21:58 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $123 Million in Grants to Improve Airports

Friday, June 28, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety and other improvement projects at 235 airports in 35 states and the District of …

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Published on June 17, 2024 - 15:57 GMT

FAA Ensuring Safe Public Charter Flights, Exploring Future Solutions for All Flyers

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing today plans to take two actions to address public charter flights, which have rapidly expanded in frequency and complexity in recent years. Some services appear to operate like scheduled …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 22:34 GMT

Striving for Zero Serious Close Calls on the Nation’s Runways During One of the Busiest Summers in Years

Thursday, June 13, 2024 WASHINGTON — As part of the comprehensive effort to end serious close calls, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working with airports across the nation to reduce the risk of vehicle and pedestrian deviations on the …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

FAA and EASA Pledge Strong Cooperation to Address Aviation Challenges of the Next Decade

Thursday, June 13, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

Unruly Passenger Cases Continue to Rise as Summer Travel Begins

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 As summer travel heats up, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cracking down on unruly passengers to make sure the skies are safe for everyone. There have been 915 cases of unruly passengers, from Jan. 1, 2024 to June 9 …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 19:22 GMT

FAA Statement on eVTOL Aircraft Certification

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 18:29 GMT

FAA to Receive Launch and Reentry Flight Data from Two More Companies

Friday, June 7, 2024 WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) added two new companies to its Space Data Integrator (SDI) tool, which provides improved situational awareness and helps the FAA safely and efficiently manage air traffic during …

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Published on June 1, 2024 - 18:07 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $187 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports

Friday, May 31, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another round of funding for 90 airport-related infrastructure grants across 34 states. The projects are funded under President …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 22:14 GMT

FAA Continues to Hold Boeing Accountable for Implementing Safety and Production Quality Fixes

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will continue to hold Boeing accountable after reviewing the company’s roadmap to fix its systemic safety and quality-control issues, Administrator Mike Whitaker said Thursday following a three-hour …

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Published on May 29, 2024 - 22:47 GMT

FAA Proposes $239,000 Civil Penalty Against Idaho-based Gem Air

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $239,000 civil penalty against Gem Air of Salmon, Idaho, for allegedly violating aircraft maintenance and flight-planning regulations. The FAA alleges that Gem Air: …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Readies for Busiest Summer in Years 

WASHINGTON - The FAA is ready to get passengers safely and efficiently to their destinations this summer as it prepares for the largest number of flights in years.  “The FAA is working every day to make sure you get to your destination safely and on time …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Mark Your Calendar: 2024 FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 WASHINGTON— This year's FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium will focus on how the FAA continues to safely integrate these aircraft while creating a framework to accelerate advanced operations. The event, which …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Carbon Particle Emissions from Aircraft Engines

Friday, April 26, 2024 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final rule to limit carbon particles emitted by subsonic aircraft engines. What the rule does: The rule sets maximum standards for the amount of non-volatile …

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Published on April 25, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $76 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports, From Runway ...

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Orlando International Airport (MCO) Construction of Terminal C Multi-Modal Connector Pedestrian Bridge. Funding was provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Requires Aviation Organizations to Detect, Address Safety Risks Early

Monday, April 22, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new requirements for charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and certain aircraft manufacturers to implement a Safety Management System (SMS). SMS …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Be ATC – Be an Air Traffic Controller. Apply Now!

Friday, April 19, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring thousands of new air traffic controllers. The agency is accepting applications for this great career from April 19 – 22, 2024, and is encouraging those interested in being …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Statement from FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker

Friday, April 19, 2024 In my first few months at the helm of the FAA, I toured air traffic control facilities around the country—and heard concerns about schedules that do not always allow controllers to get enough rest. With the safety of our controllers …

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Published on April 17, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Suspends Certificate of Arizona-Based Sawyer Aviation

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order suspending the certificate of Sawyer Aviation of Scottsdale, Arizona, for lacking required personnel. The FAA alleges that the charter operator has …

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Published on April 17, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $104,650 Civil Penalty Against Lyon Aviation

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $104,650 civil penalty against Lyon Aviation of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for alleged pilot record violations. The FAA alleges that Lyon Aviation failed to …

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