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FAA Press Releases

If you are interested in searching for press releases prior to 2025, please visit our News Archive.

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October 2, 2025

FAA Updates Helicopter Routes, Zones at DCA, IAD and BWI

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published updated helicopter route charts as part of its regular 52-day update cycle.
September 30, 2025

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Deploys Brand New ‘Notice to Airmen’ System to Provide Critical Alerts About Airspace Changes

The new safety system is the next step in delivering a state-of-the-art air traffic control system
September 29, 2025

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Inducted into Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame

Honorees have made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace.
September 26, 2025

FAA Statement - Boeing Airworthiness Certificates

The FAA will allow limited delegation to Boeing for issuing airworthiness certificates for some 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting on Sept. 29, 2025. An airworthiness certificate confirms an aircraft is safe to operate.  

September 26, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Enhance Global Safety Collaboration

On Sept. 23, 2025, United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director-General Han Kok Juan signed an enhanced Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement– Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (BASA-IPA) at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly.  

September 25, 2025

FAA Extends Order Limiting Operations at Newark Liberty International Airport

As part of ongoing progress at Newark, FAA limits flights through October 2026.
September 25, 2025

FAA Statements on Newark Liberty International Airport

To make airport operations more efficient and reduce delays for the traveling public, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is extending the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport.
September 24, 2025

FAA Launches Vendor Challenge to Modernize Air Traffic Flow System

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration is looking for an industry leader to develop a new system to make sure air traffic flows safely and smoothly, no matter the situation. The FAA is replacing the current Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) and we’re using a streamlined, innovative vendor challenge to get the work done as fast as possible.   

September 23, 2025

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Hits Air Traffic Controller Hiring Goal for FY25

Duffy’s supercharge effort hired 20% more controllers from January to September
September 15, 2025

FAA Announces First Arizona School to Join the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative Program

The FAA today announced the next school to sign an agreement to become an Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program.  
  
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona, campus is the ninth school to provide the same thorough curriculum and advanced training technology that is offered at the FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Academy in Oklahoma City. It’s the first program authorized in Arizona.