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 an air traffic controller to…
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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 not had a director of maintenance since Oct. 21, 2023, and a…
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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 review all pertinent qualification and medical records for seven pilots before…
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FAA to Install New Runway Safety Technology Monday, April 15, 2024 WASHINGTON – Austin-Bergstrom, Indianapolis, Nashville and Dallas Love Field will be the first airports in the nation to receive new airfield surveillance systems that will reduce the risk of runway incursions by improving air traffic controllers’ situational awareness. The Federal Aviation Administration plans to…
FAA Ready for Spring Break Peak Travel and ‘The Great North American Eclipse’ Wednesday, March 27, 2024 WASHINGTON — As families across the U.S. continue their spring break travel, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts next week will be the busiest of the season, with most fliers taking off on Thursday, April 4. The FAA is…
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FAA Invests $27 Million on Research to Reduce Emissions and Noise Wednesday, March 27, 2024 WASHINGTON — Research teams from universities nationwide are working on a variety of aviation environmental topics including sustainable aviation fuels, aircraft emissions, and noise impacts with support from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The FAA is awarding $27.2 million to…
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FAA Opens Application Process for Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Monday, April 1, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened the application process for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). The Enhanced AT-CTI will help the FAA accelerate air traffic controller hiring and training. “Hiring more air traffic controllers is a top…
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FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Recommendations Monday, April 1, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing recommendations to help break down barriers that prevent pilots and air traffic controllers from reporting mental health issues. The recommendations were provided by the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee, formed…
Be ATC – Be an Air Traffic Controller – Be Ready. Opportunity Opens Soon! Wednesday, April 3, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring thousands of new air traffic controllers. The agency will accept applications for this great career from April 19 – 22, 2024, and is encouraging those interested in being an…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $148.3 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Airport Projects in 28 States, Guam Friday, April 5, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $148.3 million for 73 airport-related infrastructure projects in 28 states and Guam. These projects are funded exclusively under the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
