News Stories
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FAA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Drone Tests
FAA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Drone Tests
August 15 — The FAA to work with stakeholders on a new knowledge and safety test for drone operators.
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Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
August 12 — Dickson brings nearly 40 years of aviation experience to the job and becomes the 18th Administrator of the FAA.
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Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
August 8 — This month, we look at how to best use weather information.
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Redesigned B4UFLY App Available Now
Redesigned B4UFLY App Available Now
July 31 — New B4UFLY app for recreational drone flyers.
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FAA to Further Expand Opportunities for Safe Drone Operations
FAA to Further Expand Opportunities for Safe Drone Operations
July 23 — Automatic authorization capability now available to recreational flyers.
Regulations and Guidelines
Recent Regulations and Guidelines
- 150/5345-28H — Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems (July 29, 2019)
- 150/5300-16B — General Guidance and Specifications for Aeronautical Surveys: Establishment of Geodetic Control and Submission to the National Geodetic Survey (July 8, 2019)
- 91-57B — Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (May 31, 2019)
- 150/5340-18G — Standards for Airport Sign Systems (May 10, 2019)
- 150/5340-1M — Standards for Airport Markings (May 10, 2019)
- 2019-15-03 — 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes (August 15, 2019)
- 2019-14-14 — Airbus SAS Airplanes (August 15, 2019)
- 2019-15-08 — Airbus SAS Airplanes (August 15, 2019)
- 2019-15-01 — Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes (August 15, 2019)
- 2019-15-09 — Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes (August 15, 2019)
- AC 8050-5 — DEALER'S AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE APPLICATION (August 1, 2019)
- 7480-1 — Notice for Construction, Alteration and Deactivation of Airports (May 31, 2019)
- FAA 5100-131 — Equipment and Construction Contracts – Airport Improvement Sponsor Certification (April 25, 2019)
- FAA 5100-128 — Agreement on State Sponsorship and Airport Sponsor Obligations – Airport Improvement Program (April 25, 2019)
- FAA 5100-137 — Buy American Preferences – Final Assembly Questionnaire (April 19, 2019)
Orders
- AC 1370.9A — Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Analog Line Policy (July 16, 2019)
- 8900.4 — Emergency Order of Prohibition Pertaining to “Doors Off” Flight Operations for Compensation or Hire (July 8, 2019)
- JO 7610.4V* — ##Special Operations - *Non-FAA Employees (July 5, 2019)
Notices
- 8900.520 — Maintenance Annex Guidance, Change 6, Requirements for FAA Form 8130-3, “Authorized Release Certificate,” for New Parts Not Having the EASA-Required Documentation (August 8, 2019)
- JO 7340.533 — ICAO Three Letter Designator (3LD) “XGN” and Associated Call Sign “NEXGEN” (August 7, 2019)
- 8900.519 — Revised FAA-Approved Deicing Program Updates, Winter 2019-2020 (August 6, 2019)
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Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Check Airport Status and Delays
- Airport Closures 0
- Ground Stoppages 0
- Ground Delays 3
- Arrival/Departure 2
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