http://www.faa.gov/news/ Latest FAA News and Updates, Press Releases, Fact Sheets, Speeches, and Testimonies en-us Material is not copyrighted. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:19:26 PM EST 60 A lease signing advances a key NextGen-related venture in New Jersey. http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59886 http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59886 News and Updates Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST FAA issues statement on recent computer system outage. http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59885 http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59885 News and Updates Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST Remarks as prepared for deliveryGood morning, and thank you, Marion [Blakey]. It's great to be here.To be blunt, aviation is in a tough spot. We're all in a tough spot. It's ironic, because we're as safe as we've ever been - maybe even safer. But so many of the headlines are devoted to aberrations - mistakes made by people who just flat out weren't doing their jobs. And most of them little mistakes, but in airplanes, little mistakes can add up and become one big mistake with fatalities. http://www.faa.gov/news/speeches/news_story.cfm?newsId=10967 http://www.faa.gov/news/speeches/news_story.cfm?newsId=10967 Speech Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON - In a move to prevent potential conflicts of interests that could affect aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to put limits on airlines and other operators hiring FAA safety inspectors and their managers for two years after those employees leave the agency. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10965 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10965 Press Release Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST At approximately 5:00 am EST a router problem disrupted a number of air traffic management services including flight plan processing. The problem was resolved at approximately 9:00 am EST. Air traffic control radar and communication with aircraft were not affected during this time and critical safety systems remained up and running.The failure was attributed to a software configuration problem within the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) in Salt Lake City. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10966 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10966 Press Release Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST Chairwoman Jackson-Lee, Congressman Dent, Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the security of foreign repair stations. As you are undoubtedly aware, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have responsibility for ensuring adequate security at repair stations, both foreign and domestic. http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10963 http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10963 Testimony Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST Remarks as prepared for deliveryGood afternoon, and thank you, John [Langford, Chairman & President, Aurora Flight Sciences].It's an exciting time in aviation and to be involved with introducing new technology into the National Airspace System. It's also a good time to be thinking and talking about personal and professional responsibility - something I have unfortunately had to do too much of lately. http://www.faa.gov/news/speeches/news_story.cfm?newsId=10964 http://www.faa.gov/news/speeches/news_story.cfm?newsId=10964 Speech Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST New rule effective Nov. 19 enhances Hudson River airspace safety by separating aircraft based on mission. http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59868 http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59868 News and Updates Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST Attention pilots: Read all about how to identify and avoid flying in icing conditions in FAA Aviation News. http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59861 http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=59861 News and Updates Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today finalized a federal rule, effective November 19, 2009, that will enhance safety by separating low-altitude, local aircraft flights over the Hudson River from flights transiting through the river airspace."Better separation of aircraft means a higher margin of safety," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "These new rules will ensure that aircraft can operate safely in the busy Hudson River airspace. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10943 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10943 Press Release Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST