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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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August 7, 2026

FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina

Modern facility provides next generation of air traffic technology
August 7, 2026

FAA Proposes $289,215 Fine Against Gorge Drones for Unmanned Aircraft System Violations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $289,215 civil penalty against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington, for alleged unauthorized drone operations.

The FAA alleges Gorge Drones operated a drone on 15 occasions to dispense fertilizer when it did not have an agricultural aircraft operator certificate. In addition, the FAA alleges the drone was not registered with the FAA and did not have an airworthiness certificate.

The alleged violations occurred on various dates between March 2025 and April 2025. 

August 6, 2026

FAA Marks Major Milestone with Hybrid-Electric Flight Test in Utah

The Federal Aviation Administration today announced that Ampaire Inc. and the Utah Department of Transportation conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight along Utah’s I-15 corridor to test future cargo service.

August 4, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.

Funding will support runway improvements and family-friendly infrastructure in 44 states and two territories.
August 3, 2026

FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7

Statement

July 30, 2026

FAA Releases Plan for Transitioning General Aviation Aircraft to Unleaded Gas

Move fulfills congressional mandate
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 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.