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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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