http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/ Latest FAA.gov Press Releases en-us Material is not copyrighted. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:17:24 PM EST 60 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 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 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating training and procedures for handling the loss of two-way communication with aircraft and how other agencies are notified, after a detailed review of air traffic contact with Northwest Airlines Flight 188 on October 21, 2009.The FAA also has taken steps to ensure more accurate preliminary information about air traffic events can be provided to top officials more quickly. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10923 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10923 Press Release Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00 AM EST The Federal Aviation Administration has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who overflew their destination airport on October 21, 2009 while operating Flight 188 from San Diego to Minneapolis.The pilots were out of contact with air traffic controllers for an extended period of time and told federal investigators that they were distracted by a conversation. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10881 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10881 Press Release Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON- Along with counterparts from around the world, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) led the U.S. delegation in recent meetings at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal that resulted in an agreement that will guide the global aviation community as it tackles the challenge of climate change."The agreement reached on Oct. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10880 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10880 Press Release Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published new regulations for manufacturers of aircraft and aviation products that will update and standardize FAA requirements to better align them with the current global manufacturing environment."We want to make sure that all aircraft and parts designed for them meet the highest standards no matter where they are manufactured or who makes them," said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10877 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10877 Press Release Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $3.8 million civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly operating one of its Boeing 737 aircraft on more than 200 flights after the carrier had violated its own maintenance procedures on one of the plane's engines.On April 28, 2008, a United 737 returned to Denver after shutting down an engine due to low oil pressure indications. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10861 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10861 Press Release Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $5.4 million civil penalty against US Airways, Inc. for allegedly operating eight aircraft on a total of 1,647 flights from October 2008 to January 2009 while not in compliance with certain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) or the airline's maintenance program. ADs are rules issued by the FAA when an unsafe condition exists on a type of aircraft, and additional maintenance is required to remedy the problem. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10860 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10860 Press Release Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST WASHINGTON - Japan became the latest partner in the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE), which is designed to make aircraft operations in the region more efficient in order to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10859 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10859 Press Release Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00 AM EST