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Published on May 13, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Issues Commercial Space Reentry Site Operator License for Huntsville International Airport

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a license to the Huntsville-Madison Airport Authority in Alabama to operate the Huntsville International Airport (HSV) as a commercial space reentry site.

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Published on May 12, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Invests Millions to Build Safer, More Accessible Airports Across the U.S.

Thursday, May 12, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $608 million to build safer, more accessible airports serving a wide swath of the country. The first round of 2022 …

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Published on May 4, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Finds No Significant Environmental Impact for BOS Runway 4-Left GPS-Approaches

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today released the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for a new satellite-based approach procedure to Runway 4-Left at Boston Logan International …

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Published on April 27, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Begins Investing $1B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding into Air Traffic Control System

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started investing the first $1 billion of $5 billion into the country’s air traffic control system. The funding — made possible through …

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Published on April 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Accepting Applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance …

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Published on April 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

President Biden, Federal Aviation Administration Deliver Historic Investments to General Aviation Airport in Kentucky

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Louisville, Ky. – During a visit to Bowman Field Airport, FAA Associate Administrator of Airports Shannetta Griffin highlighted funding coming the airport’s way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that …

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Published on April 26, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Join the FAA for Drone Safety Day

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone …

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Published on April 25, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Youth Task Force Announces New Members

The Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force (YIATF) welcomed two new members at its second public meeting of the year on March 31, 2022. Reflecting the commitment to fostering an environment for creative solutions to inspire diversity in the …

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Published on April 22, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, U.S. Airports Team up to Meet 2050 Net-Zero Climate Challenge

Friday, April 22, 2022 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. airports have launched an Airport Climate Challenge to help achieve the Biden-Harris Administration goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. …

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Published on April 21, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Downgrades Russian Air Safety Rating

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded the air safety rating for Russia, restricting any expansion of service or partnerships since Russia’s Federal Agency for Air Transport does not comply with International Civil Aviation …

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Published on April 20, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Pilots Now Able to Track Medical Applications in Real-Time

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has added a new feature to MedXPress that allows pilots to track the status of their medical certificates online throughout the application and review process. Prior to adding …

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Published on April 20, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

President Biden, Federal Aviation Administration Deliver Historic Investments to Airport in Denton, Texas

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Denton, Texas -- During a visit to Denton Enterprise Airport, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen highlighted funding coming the airport’s way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provides a once-in-a- …

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Published on April 20, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA: Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Unruly Passengers Here to Stay

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will make its Zero Tolerance policy against unruly passengers permanent. “Behaving dangerously on a plane will cost you; that’s a promise,” said Acting FAA …

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Published on April 19, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

President Biden, Federal Aviation Administration Deliver Historic Investments to Airport in Augusta, Kansas

Augusta, Kan. – During a visit to Augusta Municipal Airport near Augusta, Kan., FAA Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims highlighted funding coming the airport’s way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) that provides a once-in-a- …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Awards $4.4 Million in Drone Research Grants to Seven Universities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $4.4 million in drone research, education and training grants to seven universities. Research will focus on three areas: electromagnetic …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Application Process Opens to Modernize Small Town, Regional Air Traffic Towers Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds

Friday, April 15, 2022 WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the application process for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to modernize air traffic control towers at many small town and municipal airports. The FAA will fund …

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Published on April 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Levies Largest Fines Ever Against Two Unruly Passengers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed the largest-ever fines ever against two passengers for alleged unruly behavior. The fines of $81,950 and $77,272, respectively, are part of the …

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Published on April 7, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

Register for the FAA Drone Symposium

Thursday, April 7, 2022 There’s still time to register and make your travel plans for the annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium on April 28, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. The FAA and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International …

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Published on April 6, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

READOUT: Alaska’s 2022 Spring Air Safety Meeting Wednesday, March 30, 2022

WASHINGTON— The FAA held its 2022 Spring Air Safety Meeting in Alaska Wednesday with more than 80 pilots, operators and mechanics in attendance. Participants discussed lessons learned from the 2021 season, and recommendations and reminders ahead of the …

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Published on April 5, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Commissions New Air Traffic Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today dedicated the newly commissioned and environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “ …

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