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FAA Press Releases

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July 28, 2026

LIFTOFF: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Major Move to Streamline Commercial Space Licensing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a new initiative to streamline commercial space licensing, making it faster and easier for innovators to secure approvals to launch rockets, reenter spacecraft, and operate launch and reentry sites.

July 23, 2026

FAA Advances Digital Departure Clearances for General and Business Aviation

The FAA is moving forward with Mobile Clearance, a digital tool that allows general and business aviation pilots to request departure clearances through approved flight applications. This tool is part of the FAA's efforts to modernize communications between pilots and controllers.
July 23, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $24 million to Improve Family Travel at Dallas Love Field Airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invested $23.7 million into Dallas Love Field Airport to enhance the travel experience for families.
July 22, 2026

FAA Statement on 5G

The FAA will issue a final rule on July 24, 2026, to ensure aircraft radio altimeters can withstand interference from 5G wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands. It will require altimeters to meet next-generation performance requirements when aircraft equipped with them operate in the U.S.
July 22, 2026

FAA Proposes $263,750 Fine Against Southern Airways Express for Alleged Operations of an Unairworthy Aircraft

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $263,750 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express of Addison, Texas, for allegedly operating an aircraft with inoperative required equipment.

The FAA alleges that in April 2025 the company operated 29 commercial flights using a Cessna Caravan with a malfunctioning autopilot in violation of its Operations Specifications.

Southern Airways Express has 30 days after receiving the FAA’s notice to respond to the agency. 

July 22, 2026

FAA Proposes $50,000 Fine Against Southern Airways Express for Aircraft Weight and Balance Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $50,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express, LCC of Addison, Texas, for allegedly violating weight-and-balance regulations which caused an incident when an airplane pushed back from the gate.
July 22, 2026

Successful Counter-Drone Efforts Helped Keep Millions of Fans Safe During FIFA World Cup 2026, With More Than 700 Drones Seized

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that federal, state and local partners carried out the most comprehensive airspace security and drone mitigation effort in U.S. history during FIFA World Cup 2026.
July 22, 2026

FAA Proposes $306,000 Civil Penalty Against Simulator Center LLC for Alleged Training Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $306,000 civil penalty against Simulator Center LLC of Sanford, Florida, alleging the pilot training center allowed unqualified instructors to provide flight training and failed to ensure several students completed required training.
July 17, 2026

After Months of Safety Review, FAA Allows Boeing to Resume Issuing Certificates for New Airplanes

The FAA will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes. The decision follows months of review demonstrating consistent production quality.
July 16, 2026

FAA Proposes $255,000 Fine Against United Airlines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violation

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $255,000 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly violating the drug and alcohol regulations.