Category Archives: FAA

FAA Launches Nationwide Solicitation to Design Air Traffic Control Towers of the Future

FAA Launches Nationwide Solicitation to Design Air Traffic Control Towers of the Future WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a nationwide solicitation to find a new design for control towers that can be … Continue reading →

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Unruly Passenger Rate Drops, But Remains Too High

Unruly Passenger Rate Drops, But Remains Too High WASHINGTON — The rate of unruly passenger incidents on commercial flights has dropped sharply since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched its Zero Tolerance campaign but the rate remains too high, according … Continue reading →

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FAA Drone Safety Awareness Week Starts Today

FAA Drone Safety Awareness Week Starts Today Safely integrating drones into the National Airspace System is a key priority for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and our third-annual Drone Safety Awareness Week helps ensure drone operators understand that they are … Continue reading →

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FAA Awards $100M to Develop Next Generation of Sustainable Aircraft Technology

Date: September 10, 2021 FAA Awards $100M to Develop Next Generation of Sustainable Aircraft Technology WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $100 million for companies to help develop technologies that reduce fuel … Continue reading →

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FAA Releases Data Showing Trends in Dangerous Laser Strikes

FAA Releases Data Showing Trends in Dangerous Laser Strikes WASHINGTON – Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and can result in large fines and criminal penalties. Working to identify trends in laser strikes, the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Join Drone Safety Awareness Week this September

National Drone Safety Awareness Week is for Everyone You are invited to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the drone community for our third annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week, September 13-19. This year we are especially focused on … Continue reading →

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Join the conversation at the FAA UAS Symposium

On September 14 – 15, Episode IV of the FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you! We want to connect with YOU — our law enforcement, first responders and public safety partners and colleagues, on the critical and exciting developments … Continue reading →

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FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition

UAS thought leaders are supporting the FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition to drive the future of integration and advanced operations. Don’t miss the last chance of 2021 to become a Partner with the FAA and AUVSI. Opportunities are … Continue reading →

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Join the conversation at the FAA UAS Symposium

FAA and Public Safety experts discuss how Tactical Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) helps to save lives On September 14 and 15, the FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you! We want to connect with YOU—our law enforcement, first responders and public … Continue reading →

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FAA Levies $119K Against 9 Passengers for Alleged Unruly Behavior

Date: July 6, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a new public service announcement and levied $119,000 in civil penalties against passengers for alleged violations of federal regulations as part of its Zero … Continue reading →

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New Safety Data Tool Available on FAA.gov Website

New Safety Data Tool Available on FAA.gov Website WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making it easier to research aviation safety guidance material from the Office of Aviation Safety (AVS). The Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) combines more than … Continue reading →

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FAA Announces Approved Administrators for Recreational Drone Pilot Safety Test

WASHINGTON  Sixteen organizations have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to initially administer the Recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Test (TRUST). The test was developed to provide recreational drone flyers with aeronautical safety knowledge and an overview of … Continue reading →

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FAA, Department of the Air Force Sign Commercial Space Agreement

June 21 –Eliminates Duplicative Approvals for FAA-licensed Launch or Reentry Activities at Two U.S. Space Force Sites FAA, Department of the Air Force Sign Commercial Space Agreement The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of the Air Force signed … Continue reading →

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