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Alert to airlines stresses importance of safe aircraft towing, ground handling
FAA Hits 1,500-Controller Hiring Goal for 2023
The FAA Authorizes Phoenix Air Unmanned to Operate Drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight for Certain Aerial Work
FAA Invests Another $121M to Reduce Chance of Close Calls at Airports
Runway Safety Meetings Scheduled at Approximately 90 Airports

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