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Schools Nationwide Receive $10 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
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. T
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Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Funding Awarded to Meet Surging Air Travel Demand
With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country
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FAA Proposes $175,000 Fine Against SpaceX for Not Submitting Required Pre-Launch Data
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 August 19, 2022, launch of the Starlink Group 4-27 mission.
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U.S. Mint Presents its New Bessie Coleman Commemorative Quarter to the FAA
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.
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FAA Completes Rule to Increase Safety at Airports
A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will help airports detect and mitigate safety problems before they result in accidents or incidents.
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FAA Urges Laser Manufacturers, Distributors to Add Warning Label to Not Shine Lasers at Aircraft
High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers.
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FAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space Data
Which state has the most commercial space launches? What launch site is the busiest? How many companies are licensed to conduct launch and reentry operations?
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FAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against United Airlines for Allegedly Not Performing Maintenance Inspection
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly conducting flights from June 2018 to April 2021 in Boeing 777 aircraft that were not in airworthy condition.
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FAA Statement on Aero Micronesia Inc.
The FAA suspended the operating authority of Aero Micronesia Inc., doing business as Asia Pacific, to conduct operations after the carrier was unable to demonstrate that its pilots were properly trained.
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FAA Seeks Public Input on San Juan Airspace
The public is invited to participate in a virtual meeting about a proposal to modify the airspace around Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Construction Begins on New Tower Allowing Asheville Regional Airport to Grow
Shovels hit the ground today for a new air traffic control tower at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). The new tower will allow the airport to meet growing and strong demand for air travel in the region.
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FAA NOTAM Statement
A preliminary FAA review of last week’s outage of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system determined that contract personnel unintentionally deleted files while working to correct synchronization between the live primary database and a backup database.
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Ready for the Kickoff: What GA Pilots Need to Know about Super Bowl LVII
General aviation pilots flying near Phoenix from Feb. 8-13, 2023, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVII.
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FAA Proposes $1M Fine Against Aircraft Resource Management for Illegal Charter Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,037,478 civil penalty against Aircraft Resource Management of Kansas for allegedly conducting 78 charter flights without proper FAA certifications or qualified pilots.
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FAA NOTAM Statement
The FAA is continuing a thorough review to determine the root cause of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system outage
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FAA Proposes Rule Mandating Use of Program to Detect, Mitigate Risks Early
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule that requires charter, commuter and air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers to implement a critical safety approach that has helped create the safest era in aviation history.
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US FAA, Korea to Partner on Advanced Air Mobility Certification, Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Korea Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA) agreed to partner on future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft development and operations.
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Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers May Receive Johnson & Johnson's Vaccine, With Appropriate Precautions
Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that pilots and others who perform safety sensitive duties may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification
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Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers May Receive Johnson & Johnson's Vaccine, With Appropriate Precautions
Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that pilots and others who perform safety sensitive duties may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification.