News Stories
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FAA to Host Virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference
FAA to Host Virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference
August 11 — Registration now Open! October 27-29
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FAA Updates on Boeing 737 MAX
FAA Updates on Boeing 737 MAX
August 3 — Boeing 737 MAX AD NPRM now available for early public review.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $273 Million in Airport Grants
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $273 Million in Airport Grants
July 28 — The grants are awarded to 184 Airports in 41 States and 6 Territories.
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Fly Safe: Addressing GA Safety
Fly Safe: Addressing GA Safety
July 27 — This month, we look at the importance of pattern precision.
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FAA Issues Record of Decision for Las Vegas Metroplex Project
FAA Issues Record of Decision for Las Vegas Metroplex Project
July 17 — Decision enables the FAA to move forward with the project.
Regulations and Guidelines
Recent Regulations and Guidelines
- 33.70-5 — Damage Tolerance of Axial Blade Slot Features in High-Energy Turbine Engine Rotors (July 2, 2026)
- 20-191 — Airworthiness Approval of Airborne Systems used for Takeoff, Precision Approach, Landing and Rollout in low-visibility conditions (May 20, 2026)
- 20-136C — Aircraft Electrical and Electronic System Lightning Protection (May 15, 2026)
- 21-12D — Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate (January 30, 2026)
- 136-5 — Enhanced Flight Following Center (EFFC) for Commercial Air Tour Operators (January 23, 2026)
- 2022-13-10 — The Boeing Company Airplanes (August 16, 2022)
- 2022-13-18 — The Boeing Company Airplanes (August 11, 2022)
- 2022-15-07 — The Boeing Company Airplanes (August 11, 2022)
- 2022-16-04 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes (August 3, 2022)
- 2022-15-06 — The Boeing Company Airplanes (August 3, 2022)
- FAA 8610-6 — Inspection Authorization Refresher Course Acceptance Request (May 28, 2026)
- SO 5280-8 — Airport Contact Information (April 30, 2026)
- FAA 8610-2 — Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Mechanic and Parachute Rigger (14 CFR Part 65) (April 23, 2026)
- FAA 8710-1 — Airman Certificate And/or Rating Application (March 18, 2026)
- FAA 8610-1 — Mechanic's Application for Inspection Authorization (February 27, 2026)
Orders
- JO 6690.3D — (%)Maintenance of the Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS) (July 1, 2026)
- JO 6970.19 — (%)Maintenance of Chillers and Chilled Water Systems (June 30, 2026)
- 8800.4 — Space Launch and Reentry Licensing and Permitting User Fees (June 11, 2026)
Notices
- JO 7210.975 — Relief Periods (July 6, 2026)
- JO 7340.920 — Foreign ICAO Three Letter Designator (3LD) and Telephony Designator Additions, Modifications, and Deletions (excluding U.S.) (June 29, 2026)
- N JO 6310.105 — (%)ASR 8 Test Procedures for Replacement of the T/R Limiters (June 29, 2026)
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Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Airport Status and Delays
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Highlights
Top Requests
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RT @SecDuffy: 🚨UPDATE: MORE THAN HALF of all copper wires in air traffic control towers have now been replaced… That means faster and crys…
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ICYMI: The FAA is on its way to restoring civil supersonic flight over the U.S. We’re collaborating with @NASA,… t.co/N4PIi9RqAM
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Today's forecast is hot for air travel! Before you head to the airport, check your flight status with your airline,… t.co/E1Cm4jxmWG
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📣EFFECTIVE TODAY: Palm Beach International Airport's three-letter location identifier has changed from PBI to DJT f… t.co/K9BWHn90Rv
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✈️Traffic Report: ⛈️ may slow flights at @PHLAirport, @ATLairport, @CLTAirport, @MCO, @FlyLouisville,… t.co/CHFxD2nJn1
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The FAA took another key step to ensure cockpit voice recorders preserve critical audio after accidents and serious… t.co/LTqL3nu2rV
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☀️ We’re now in the heat of summer travel season, and tomorrow's forecast will be even hotter with more than 56K fl… t.co/rJfGe3nO63
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We're going from analog to digital! Learn how modernized safety upgrades are making travel safer and more efficient… t.co/1L69ooAo4j
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Flying this week? ✈️ #FAAWeatherSquad guest @News12NJ meteorologist @LaurenDue12 has the latest on weather in the G… t.co/TetGVOQ03d
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✈️Traffic Report: Low ☁️ may slow flights at @BostonLogan, @Reagan_Airport, @flySEA and @flySFO. ⛈️ delays are poss… t.co/kFWc0ZtBD9
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America's skies demand a modern air traffic control system. ✈️ We're rebuilding the nation's air traffic control s… t.co/Ky5z9EAKRs
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📣 New training tool at @SBAirport! The new Tower Simulation System (TSS) gives air traffic controllers real-world… t.co/VQUAE280jP
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RT @FBIAtlanta: It's game day in Atlanta. REMINDER: Do not fly your drone within a THREE MILE radius of the stadium! As of July 7th, there…
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RT @SecDuffy: Sometimes, we need to update the CALL… The same thing is happening in our skies. We are installing a BRAND NEW air traffic…