By US DOT Newswire | Jan 5, 2016
News Release: The FAA and general aviation (GA) group’s #FlySafe national safety campaign aims to educate the GA community on how to prevent Loss of Control (LOC) accidents.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 5, 2016
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Michael Capuano (D-MA) sent a letter strongly urging the Surface Transportation Board (STB) ...
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 30, 2015
News Release: Inhofe, Mullin Statement on Recent Flooding in Eastern Oklahoma
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 29, 2015
News Release: The November/December 2015 "Good Night" issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on general aviation night operations. Articles in this issue address the importance of having both the right physical and mental preparation for flying at night, as well as how technology can help.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 22, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) that resolves multiple pending and potential enforcement cases.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 21, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new web-based registration system for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is now active. Hobbyists and recreational users who fly UAS, which include remote controlled aircraft, may register at www.faa.gov/uas/registration.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 21, 2015
News Release: The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry is expected to go live during the day on December 21. Please check the agency’s home page at www.faa.gov for updates.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 21, 2015
News Release: It’s here! The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry is now live and ready for UAS owners to use at www.faa.gov/uas/registration.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 21, 2015
News Release: Inhofe Questions CEQ Official's Inadequate Response
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 18, 2015
News Release: Today the FAA made available online the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training video. The video, now available online only, should be used by airports with a Part 139 certificate and their local ARFF departments. The DVD has three modules: Aircraft Forcible Entry, Fire Fighting with the High ...
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 18, 2015
News Release: Inhofe Statement on Senate EPW's Top Accomplishments for 2015
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 17, 2015
News Release: The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new fact sheet on state and local regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provides information for states and municipalities considering laws or regulations addressing UAS use. The document outlines FAA's safety reasons for federal oversight of aviation and airspace, and explains federal responsibility in this area.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 17, 2015
News Release: Christmas Wish on TSCA Granted to Inhofe, Vitter, Udall
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 17, 2015
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the statement below following passage of legislation to reform the nation's toxic chemicals law.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 16, 2015
News Release: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta’s visited Israel this week as part of his commitment to further U.S. global leadership in aviation. As part of the visit, the FAA is released a joint statement with the State of Israel:
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 16, 2015
News Release: The FAA will be modifying the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) with additional flight restrictions during the State of the Union Address in Washington, DC, on Jan. 12, 2016.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 14, 2015
News Release: Registration begins on Dec. 21, 2015.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 14, 2015
News Release: Inhofe Statement on EPA Illegal Propaganda, Lobbying
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 14, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS) weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and less than 55 pounds (approx. 25 kilograms) including payloads such as on-board cameras.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 13, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON-Please join U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Deputy Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker for an announcement about the aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). A Registration Task Force delivered recommendations to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Nov. 21, 2015.
