WASHINGTON— The FAA is looking to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants fund …
Thursday, July 13, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that Latvia achieved its first International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) with a Category 1 rating. Under the Category 1 rating, Latvia’s civil aviation …
Thursday, July 13, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that San Marino achieved its first International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) with a Category 1 rating. Under the Category 1 rating, San Marino’s civil …
Thursday, July 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — Don’t wait! There’s still time to register for the 8th annual Drone Symposium and the first-ever Advanced Air Mobility Summit in August. The two events held by the FAA and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems …
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric …
Thursday, June 29, 2023 WASHINGTON— A first-of-its-kind joint effort to manage flights across multiple countries by predicting where an aircraft will be and at what time has proven successful. The Federal Aviation Administration’s six-day live flight …
Thursday, June 29, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on the environmental assessment to replace 31 outdated airport traffic control towers at smaller airports across the country. The FAA has set aside …
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,290,780 civil penalty against the City of Alamosa and County of Alamosa, Colorado, for allegedly failing to ensure aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel were …
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 WASHINGTON — The FAA is launching a monthly “Stand Up for Safety” series to provide mandatory special emphasis training for its controller workforce. The effort, which will be held in collaboration with the National Air Traffic …
Thursday, June 15, 2023 WASHINGTON — Thousands of passengers traveling to central Florida airports on dozens of commercial flights from the northeast will no longer experience delays or reroutes during a typical space launch. Based on risk analyses …
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial airplanes to ensure the safety of aircraft, flight crew and air passengers. The final rule mandating the …
Thursday, June 8, 2023 WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has designated Polly Trottenberg to serve as acting FAA Administrator. The President intends to appoint Katie Thomson, the FAA’s current chief of staff, as the deputy administrator. Keith Washington, …
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration took another key step toward safely enabling advanced air mobility by proposing a comprehensive rule for training and certifying pilots. “These proposed rules of the sky will safely …
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Monday, May 22, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $100 million to 12 airports across the country to reduce runway incursions. Projects will reconfigure taxiways that may cause confusion, install airfield lighting …
Friday, May 5, 2023 WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 8th Annual FAA Drone Symposium and the first-ever Advanced Air Mobility Summit this summer. …
Thursday, May 4, 2023 WASHINGTON – Fifty-eight aviation stakeholders will soon develop recommendations for the expanded detection and mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formed the UAS Detection and …
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated blueprint for airspace and procedure changes to accommodate future air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. Under the blueprint, AAM …
Monday, May 1, 2023 WASHINGTON — Just in time for the busy summer travel season the FAA has activated 169 new routes along the East Coast that are more direct, saving passengers time, airlines fuel and increasing safety. "These significant …
Washington - As part of the FAA’s ongoing commitment to address aircraft noise, the agency is asking for public comment on its Noise Policy Review (NPR). The agency published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) today to solicit comments and will hold virtual …
