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Published on December 6, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Who Work on Commercial Aircraft Outside ...

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 …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee

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 …

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Published on December 4, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign

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 …

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Published on November 30, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes Requiring 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

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 …

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Published on November 17, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Takes Actions to Address Independent Safety Review Team’s Recommendations

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. “ …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot Mental Health

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 …

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Published on November 6, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Schedules Next Series of Runway Safety Meetings

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 …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Releases Unruly Passenger Halloween Meme to Get Ahead of Rate Increase

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 …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Home for the Holidays: DOT is Working to Get You There

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 …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA, Air Force Team Up on Advanced Air Mobility Efforts

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 …

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Published on October 18, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Statement on EPA Finding Regarding Lead Emissions from Piston Engine Aircraft

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 …

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Published on September 27, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Closes Blue Origin Mishap Investigation

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 …

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Published on September 26, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

$201M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lights the Way to Improve Runway Safety 

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 …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million for Projects to Reduce Carbon Pollution from Aviation as Part of ...

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 …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposed Rule Would Reduce the Growth of Debris from Commercial Space Vehicles

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. …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes $477,000 Penalty Against Virgin Islands Port Authority

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $477,000 civil penalty against the Virgin Islands Port Authority for improper airfield maintenance at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT). The agency …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Proposes to Revoke Hickory Regional Airport’s Operating Certificate

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 …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

FAA Authorizes Zipline International, Inc. to Deliver Commercial Packages Using Drones That Fly Beyond Operator's Line of Sight

Monday, September 18, 2023 The FAA authorized Zipline International, Inc., to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight without visual observers. Read the approval letters here and …

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Published on September 15, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Statement on Slot Usage Flexibility at Airports in the New York City Area

Friday, September 15, 2023 The FAA will allow airlines flexibility on slot usage at airports in the New York City area through October 27, 2024. The agency continues to expect that airlines will operate larger aircraft to transport more passengers, have …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Federal Aviation Administration Returns Mexico to Highest Aviation Safety Status

Thursday, September 14, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level following more than two years of close work between the civil aviation authorities in both countries. With a return …

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