Category: Aviation

FAA Proposes Rule to Enhance Safety and Performance of Light Sport Aircraft Wednesday, July 19, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to enhance the safety and performance of Light Sport Aircraft operations. The proposed Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule would put performance safety standards around larger aircraft that innovators…

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FAA Issues Implementation Plan Outlining Steps to Usher in Advanced Air Mobility  Tuesday, July 18, 2023 WASHINGTON — The FAA released an implementation plan detailing the steps it and others will need to take to safely enable advanced air mobility operations in the near term. The “Innovate28” plan includes various components and the sequence they will…

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FAA Offers Funding to Inspire Students to Become Pilots or Maintenance Technicians Monday, July 17, 2023 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 programs that educate…

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It’s Not Too Late to Register for the 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and Advanced Air Mobility Summit 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…

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Latvia Achieves its First Safety Assessment Rating 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 authority follows the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) safety standards. It can…

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San Marino Achieves its First Safety Assessment Rating 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 aviation authority follows the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) safety…

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FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050 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…

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FAA International Flight Test Demonstration Takes Off 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 demonstration included four unique scenarios and flights between the U.S., Japan,…

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FAA Seeks Public Input on New Control Towers for Municipal, Smaller Airports 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 more than $500 million…

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FAA Proposes $1.2M Penalty Against the City and County of Alamosa, Colorado 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 available during scheduled air carrier flights…

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