News Stories
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FAA Installs Equipment for NextGen Aircraft Tracking System
FAA Installs Equipment for NextGen Aircraft Tracking System
April 14 – The FAA completes equipment installation for ADS-B, the key satellite-based component of NextGen.
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FAA Pursues Rulemaking on Third Class Medical Issue
FAA Pursues Rulemaking on Third Class Medical Issue
April 2 – FAA will consider whether to allow some private pilots to substitute a driver?s license for an FAA medical certificate.
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FAA Kicks Off General Aviation Data Demonstration Project
FAA Kicks Off General Aviation Data Demonstration Project
March 31 – The FAA has begun a one-year project to demonstrate data collection for general aviation flights.
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FAA Asks Industry to Review Sleep Apnea Guidance
FAA Asks Industry to Review Sleep Apnea Guidance
March 28 – The FAA has asked industry medical representatives to review guidance for aviation medical examiners on sleep.
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FAA Completes Second Study of General Aviation Airports
FAA Completes Second Study of General Aviation Airports
March 20 – FAA's study helps define the role of general aviation airports in the national air transportation system.
Regulations and Guidelines
Recent Regulations and Guidelines
- 20-181 - Airworthiness Approval of Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Equipment (4/7/2014)
- 00-63A - Use of Cockpit Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronaitucal Information (4/7/2014)
- 20-138D - Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems (3/28/2014)
- 25.795-9 - Chemical Oxygen Generator Security Standards (3/11/2014)
- 65-31B - Training, Qualification, and Certification of Nondestructive Inspection Personnel (2/24/2014)
- 2014-08-02 Airbus Airplanes (published date - 4/16/2014)
- 2014-08-03 Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes (published date - 4/16/2014)
- 2014-07-05 Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes (published date - 4/16/2014)
- 2014-07-04 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters (published date - 4/16/2014)
- 2014-07-06 Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines (published date - 4/10/2014)
- 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)
- 8110-28 - APPLICATION & STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION (DME/DPRE/DAR-T/ODAR-T) (1/1/2013)
Orders
- JO 6140.17C - Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) Maintenance Handbook (4/2/2014)
- 8260.26F - Establishing Submission Cutoff Dates for Civil Instrument Flight Procedures (3/31/2014)
- 8000.371 - Text (3/27/2014)
Notices
- JO 7110.672 - Cancellation of N JO 7110.671, Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for Miami International Airport (MIA) Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) (4/10/2014)
- JO 7340.336 - Modification Per Order 7340.2, Contractions, Chapter 3, Sections 1, 2, 3 (4/9/2014)
- JO 7210.869 - Position Responsibilities (4/9/2014)
NextGen
NextGen 1 Nautical Mile Between Takeoffs Conventional 3 Nautical Miles Between Takeoffs
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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Pilots: There will be a TFR in Pittsburgh, PA on April 16 http://t.co/cbbLqHrCA8
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FAA Completes Nationwide Equipment Installation for NextGen Aircraft Tracking System http://t.co/tCyYGX8QUX http://t.co/tShfh4gLBL
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RT @Pawswithacause: Rope them doggies! Group shot of 15 Assistance Dogs at the @FAANews Service Animal Relief area conference! http://t.co…
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RT @WeAreALPA: "The benefits of #NextGen are exponential." For more, please check out @FAANews website here: http://t.co/WYFqJFXx5O http://…
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Pilots: There will be a TFR in New York, NY on April 11 http://t.co/9UEpXc1S2w
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RT @FAASafetyBrief: Land & Live; training for helicopter pilots for deciding to land when conditions deteriorate: http://t.co/EJBr1k9w6d ht…
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Pilots: There will be TFRs in Killeen-Ft. Hood, TX on April 9 and Austin, TX on April 10. http://t.co/pasEk5usoR
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Pilots: There will be a TFR in Houston, TX on April 9 http://t.co/AYatVmFP3f
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RT @USDOT: Congrats @FAAnews; new Houston TRACON a sign of #NextGen in action for #aviation #safety, efficiency http://t.co/NnfVqd4kfx
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RT @WeAreALPA: Pilots: Yesterday, @FAANews implemented the new “CLIMB VIA” & Speed phraseology. Read here: http://t.co/SxkfzIgdvi http://t.…
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Houston's new air traffic control facility makes air traffic even safer and more efficient http://t.co/ausdoP4xGI #NextGen #Aviation @iah
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RT @LASairport: Last week we gave you a look @LASairport from the High Roller. Here's a look at the Strip from the FAA's new tower. http://…
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RT @FAASafetyBrief: Connect with #FAA on social media. http://t.co/ibBIcripum
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RT @USDOT: .@FAANews recognizes #AirTrafficControllers who earned Archie League #safety awards from @NATCA http://t.co/Mt1DkPSRG9
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FAA engineers and technicians in Alaska are finding smarter, safer ways to work in isolated and rugged conditions http://t.co/qrjrVq7tDB
