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FAA Press Releases

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October 30, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Marks Major Milestone in Administration's Successful eVTOL Pilot Program

Florida’s recreation of the first-ever passenger flight 112 years later with an eVTOL symbolizes bright future for American aviation innovation
October 30, 2026

FAA Proposes $2,388,500 Fine Against Stratus Aviation, LLC for Alleged Operation of an Unairworthy Aircraft

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $2,388,500 civil penalty against Stratus Aviation, LLC (dba Wings Flight School) of Vacaville, California, for allegedly operating an unairworthy aircraft.

The FAA alleges Wings installed an unapproved temperature gauge in a Cessna 172M Skyhawk in October 2022, which made the aircraft unairworthy.

October 22, 2026

FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertical Flight Facilities

Supports continued integration of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft
October 21, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First-Ever Special Airworthiness Market Survey Certificate for eVTOL Aircraft

‘Another critical step towards enabling the future of flight in America’
October 20, 2026

Federal Aviation Administration Issues Certification for Boeing 737 MAX-10

Following years of extensive review, the FAA has issued the certification for Boeing’s 737 MAX-10. With production approved, the aircraft – which includes new key safety features and reduced fuel consumption – can be delivered to domestic and foreign carriers.
October 19, 2026

FAA Proposes $351,000 Fine Against Creamer Pilot Services for Alleged Unauthorized Passenger-Carrying Operations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $351,000 civil penalty against Creamer Pilot Services of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for allegedly conducting unauthorized passenger-carrying operations.

The FAA alleges Creamer operated 31 passenger-carrying flights using three aircraft that were not on its Operations Specifications. These violations occurred on various dates between October 2021 and July 2022.  

October 19, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces New Mexico’s First Advanced Air Mobility Demonstration Flight Under eVTOL Integration Program

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced New Mexico’s first demonstration flight under the USDOT’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). New Mexico is the sixth location to launch under the Department’s initiative.
October 16, 2026

DOT, DoW, DHS Join Forces to Protect Southern Border Airspace

Temporary flight restriction will prohibit unauthorized drone operations within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the surface to 400 feet
October 16, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Department, Air Traffic Controller Union Announce 2.8% Pay Increase Deal

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have reached a deal to provide air traffic controllers with a 2.8% pay increase following key workforce reforms.
October 14, 2026

FAA Safety Initiative Expands Air Traffic Controller Training Through Hands-On Flight Deck Experience

Program gives controllers valuable real-world experience to strengthen operational knowledge and safety.