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FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation Friday, September 8, 2023 The FAA has closed the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap investigation. The final report cites multiple root causes of the April 20, 2023, mishap and 63 corrective actions SpaceX must take to prevent mishap reoccurrence. Corrective actions include redesigns of vehicle hardware to prevent leaks…
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The FAA Authorizes UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix to Operate Drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight Wednesday, September 6, 2023 WASHINGTON— The FAA authorized two more companies to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). UPS Flight Forward with its Matternet M2 can conduct power line and pipeline inspections and uAvionix with its Rapace…
FAA Issues Alert to Prevent Injuries to Ground Crews Friday, August 25, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to prevent injuries while workers are towing aircraft and guiding them to and from gates. The SAFO reminds airlines that it is important for workers to remain clear of…
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The FAA Authorizes Phoenix Air Unmanned to Operate Drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight for Certain Aerial Work Thursday, August 24, 2023 The FAA authorized Phoenix Air Unmanned to operate SwissDrones SVO 50 V2 drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and pipeline patrol and inspection. The…
FAA Hits 1,500-Controller Hiring Goal for 2023 Thursday, August 24, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has hired 1,500 air traffic controllers and met its 2023 goal needed to continue rebuilding its training pipeline. The agency also announced that it now has approximately 2,600 controllers being trained at facilities across the country. Many of…
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FAA Invests Another $121M to Reduce Chance of Close Calls at Airports Wednesday, August 23, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $121 million to airports across the country to reduce the risk of runway incursions. Projects will reconfigure taxiways that may cause confusion, install new lighting systems and provide more…
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Runway Safety Meetings Scheduled at Approximately 90 Airports Tuesday, August 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will hold runway safety meetings at approximately 90 airports between now and the end of September. “Sharing information is critical to improving safety,” said Tim Arel, chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. “These meetings,…
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Close Calls and the New York Times: What You Need to Know Monday, August 21, 2023 The U.S. aviation system is the safest in the world, but one close call is one too many. The FAA and the aviation community are pursuing a goal of zero serious close calls, a commitment from the Safety Summit…
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FAA Extends Flexibility for Airlines in New York, Continues to Urge Use of Larger Aircraft Wednesday, August 9, 2023 NYC_Waiver_Extension_FAA _8-8-23.pdf (232.93 KB) The FAA will allow airlines flexibility on slot usage requirements for airports in the New York City area through Oct. 28, 2023. The agency continues to expect that airlines will operate larger aircraft to transport…
FAA Proposes $90K Against Woods Aviation LLC., for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations Wednesday, August 9, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $90,000 civil penalty against Woods Aviation for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations. The FAA alleges that the company transferred an employee to a safety-sensitive position and permitted…