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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a rule to limit the growth of new orbital debris and reduce the potential for collisions with spacecraft and satellites to promote a sustainable space...
FAA Proposes $477,000 Penalty Against Virgin Islands Port Authority
FAA Proposes to Revoke Hickory Regional Airport’s Operating Certificate
FAA Authorizes Zipline International, Inc. to Deliver Commercial Packages Using Drones That Fly Beyond Operator's Line of Sight
Statement on Slot Usage Flexibility at Airports in the New York City Area

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