Category: Aviation

FAA Administrator Strengthens Safety Oversight Authority Wednesday, December 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has directed the executive director of Air Traffic Safety Oversight (AOV) to directly report both to him, as well as to the Associate Administrator of Aviation Safety (AVS).  The move was recommended by the independent Safety…

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

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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 recommendations to the FAA on ways to identify and break down…

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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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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 the cockpit, including the pilots’ voices and engine noises. “This rule will…

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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.  “Aviation is safe because we are continuously looking for ways to…

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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 issues to the agency.  “Mental health care has made great…

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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 across the country already held.  The meetings,…

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FAA Releases Unruly Passenger Halloween Meme to Get Ahead of Rate Increase Friday, October 27, 2023 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…

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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 nearly $57.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants in…

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