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FAA Completes Rule to Increase Safety at Airports Thursday, February 16, 2023 WASHINGTON – A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will help airports detect and mitigate safety problems before they result in accidents or incidents. The final rule requires certain airports to develop and implement a safety management system (SMS). “The safe…
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FAA Proposes $175,000 Fine Against SpaceX for Not Submitting Required Pre-Launch Data Friday, February 17, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for failure to submit launch collision analysis trajectory data directly to the FAA prior to the…
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U.S. Mint Presents its New Bessie Coleman Commemorative Quarter to the FAA Friday, February 24, 2023 FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., was the site of a truly special moment on Tuesday when the U.S. Mint presented a new quarter honoring aviator Bessie Coleman to FAA officials. The coin, presented by Ventris Gibson, former FAA chief…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Funding Awarded to Meet Surging Air Travel Demand Monday, February 27, 2023 Larger security check points, more reliable and faster baggage systems, better roadways and multimodal connections are just some of the improvements passengers will see. Funding going to small, medium and large communities across…
Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars Wednesday, March 1, 2023 WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29. This one-day national event encourages drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT” by focusing on five safety elements: Register your drone …
Schools Nationwide Receive $10 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Thursday, March 2, 2023 WASHINGTON— Twenty-three schools will receive $10 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the schools will…
FAA Proposes New Policy that Would Fulfill One of the Key Requirements of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act Monday, March 6, 2023 The FAA proposed a new policy that would fulfill one of the key requirements of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. The policy would require applicants who want to modify…
Readout from the FAA Aviation Safety Summit Breakout Panels Wednesday, March 15, 2023 More than 200 safety leaders from across the aviation industry met in specific breakout sessions Wednesday afternoon to discuss ways to enhance flight safety as part of the FAA’s Aviation Safety Summit in McLean, Virginia. The sessions focused on commercial operations,…
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FAA Announces Notice of Limited Waiver of Slot Usage Requirement for Summer 2023 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 FAA published a notice of limited, conditional waiver of the minimum usage requirement that applies to Operating Authorizations or “slots” at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport…
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FAA Urges Airlines, Pilots and Others to Take Key Safety Actions Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Following the FAA’s Safety Summit last week the agency issued a safety alert with specific steps it wants airlines, pilots and others to take. The FAA is urging the following actions: Ensure pilots and flight attendants have the same understanding…
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