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Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft
February 26 – The FAA corrects misinformation about what is and isn't allowed for unmanned aircraft systems.
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FAA Issues Final Helicopter Safety Rule
February 20 – The FAA's rule will reduce risk in helicopter operations, including air ambulances.
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FAA Issues Rule on Personal PEDs in the Cockpit
February 11 – FAA's final rule reinforces that airline pilots cannot use PEDs for personal use during aircraft operations.
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FAA OKs Three More Oxygen Concentrator Models
February 4 – FAA approves SeQual eQuinox and Oxywell and VBOX Trooper oxygen concentrators for airline passenger use.
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FAA and Industry Work Together to Improve GA Safety
January 27 – FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and industry leaders meet to discuss general aviation safety initiatives.
Regulations and Guidelines
Recent Regulations and Guidelines
- 65-31B - Training, Qualification, and Certification of Nondestructive Inspection Personnel (2/24/2014)
- 00-60B - North American Free Trade Agreement and Specialty Air Services Operations (2/12/2014)
- 00-1.1A - Public Aircraft Operations (2/12/2014)
- 90-23G - Aircraft Wake Turbulence (2/10/2014)
- 136-2 - Recommended Aircraft Maintenance Practices for Commercial Air Tour Operators (1/22/2014)
- 2014-03-15 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes (published date - 3/5/2014)
- 2014-04-11 Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) (published date - 3/5/2014)
- 2014-03-04 Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes (published date - 3/5/2014)
- 2014-05-05 The Boeing Company Airplanes (published date - 3/5/2014)
- 2014-05-03 The Boeing Company Airplanes (published date - 3/5/2014)
- FAA 8130-3 - Authorized Release Certificate, Airworthiness Approval Tag (2/1/2014)
- FAA 9550-5 - FINAL PROJECT REPORT (8/1/2013)
- FAA 8700-1 - INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION'S APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CERTIFY ITS GRADUATES FOR AN AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH REDUCED AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE (7/1/2013)
- FAA 8710-1 - Airman Certification And/or Rating Application (6/30/2013)
- FAA 7900-6 - FAA-Form-7900-6 Instrument Landing System Data (ILS) (1/1/2013)
Orders
- JO 7110.113D - Procedures for issuing Automated Clearances (3/5/2014)
- JO 6000.34C - Program Management Plan for the Maintenance Data Terminals in the NAS (2/20/2014)
- JO 7930.2P - Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) (Effective 4/3/2014) (2/19/2014)
Notices
- JO 3410.32 - Technical Operations Succession Planning Program (TOSSP) (3/6/2014)
- JO 7210.863 - Obstacle Identification Surfaces, Obstacle Free Zones, Runway Safety Areas, and Clearways (3/5/2014)
- JO 7110.660 - Approach Hold Areas (3/5/2014)
NextGen
Two Miles Make a Difference
Two miles are making a big difference at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
New satellite-based procedures are reducing the minimum separation standard while enhancing safety through precision navigation. The new procedures are increasing the number of departures at DFW by 15 to 20 percent per hour.
Look Up N-Numbers
Check Airport Status and Delays
- Ground Delays 0
- Airport Closures 0
- Ground Stops 0
- Arrival/Departure Delays 0
Highlights
Top Requests
@FAANews
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RT @USTravel: Next stop...NextGen! NextGen technology helps to prevent weather-related delays in Florida: http://t.co/DFf2r5sokK via @FAANe…
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RT @AirlinesDotOrg: 129.5 million passengers are expected to fly U.S. airlines during March and April. #springisintheair #a4aforecast
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RT @AirlinesDotOrg: Check out our infographic on the breakdown of spring #air travel. http://t.co/h4e6ZXfaTa
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Pilots: TFRs in St.Croix USVI, March 6 - 9; Homestead / Miami, FL March 7; Key Largo, FL March 7 - 9 http://t.co/TuSnpWM5Je
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RT @SecretaryFoxx: #FAA Command Center, TRACONs keep eyes on the big picture http://t.co/csEfmXliLI Thanks for the tour, @FAAnews!
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Flying LAX --> FLL on @JetBlue? Welcome to the future of flight: new onboard satellite technologies. http://t.co/nc9PrmvfqU #TravelTuesday
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RT @Natl_Air_Policy: 70% of delays/cancellations are a result of #weather. See how #NextGen can help improve #airline operations: http://t.…
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Pilots: There will be TFRs in Windsor Locks / Hartford, CT and Boston, MA on March 5. http://t.co/TuSnpWM5Je #aviation
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RT @FAASafetyBrief: Thinking about getting back into flying? Then you need to read our new issue! Online at http://t.co/jfKIXrRp9y #FAA htt…
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RT @CVGairport: The @FAANews tower is looking great in the sunshine today. http://t.co/kYfLl3hCkg
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RT @FAASafetyBrief: Complete any phase of WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program to satisfy flight review requirements: http://t.co/LxCraFPe70 htt…
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Pilots: There will be TFRs in Phoenix / Scottsdale AZ Feb. 28 - March 2. Please check NOTAMs: http://t.co/pasEk5usoR
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Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft http://t.co/xbbnHXevnZ #aviation #AvGeeks
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Thanks! @USDOT Congrats to @FAAnews as Federal Aviation Administration website gets a new “FAAcelift" http://t.co/VdXd3ym7GE
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The next generation collision avoidance system is here: http://t.co/3IlndobCiE #TravelTuesday #avgeeks