Category: Aviation

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…

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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…

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FAA to Accept New Applications for Drone Airspace Service Suppliers Friday, April 5, 2024 WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open the application period to become a service supplier for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 1, 2024.   LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that enables the safe…

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FAA Proposes $2.9 Million in Penalties Against Asia Pacific Airlines Wednesday, April 10, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes five civil penalties totaling $2.9 million against Asia Pacific Airlines of Honolulu, Hawaii.  The cases are as follows:  $2,436,850 for allegedly using unqualified pilots on 163 Boeing 757 flights between Dec. 20, 2022,…

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FAA Revokes Certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service Friday, March 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order revoking the certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service, Inc., of Santa Monica, California.  The FAA alleges that:  Between May and November 2021, the company approved four Hartzell propellers for return to service…

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FAA Proposes $146,500 Penalty Against Spirit Airlines for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations Friday, March 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $146,500 civil penalty against Spirit Airlines of Miramar, Florida, for allegedly violating the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.  The FAA alleges Spirit employees offered five separate shipments containing compressed…

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize 20 Small and Regional Airport Traffic Control Towers Across the U.S. Thursday, March 21, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20 million to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 17 states. The funding will be used…

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $110 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports Wednesday, March 20, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $110 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to over 70 airports across the U.S. for projects that increase safety and expand capacity. The $110 million…

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FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching Tuesday, March 19, 2024 WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2024 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 27.  This one-day national event encourages drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT” by focusing on five safety elements: Register your drone…

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