WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), unless these aircraft are conducting essential operations. These restrictions were put in place immediately following the American Airlines 5342 crash and supported by the NTSB’s preliminary recommendations. 
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has secured Sacramento City College as the next school to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). This is the 10th new CTI program to be announced as part of Secretary Duffy’s mission to recruit the next generation of air traffic controllers. 

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today officially notified Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) that all its aircraft registration certificates are invalid because the company was in violation of U.S. citizenship requirements when it submitted the registration applications. The FAA instructed SACI to surrender all the certificates.   

WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots flying in the San Francisco Bay Area from Feb. 4-10, 2026, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LX.    

The FAA will issue a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) later in January about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure route requirements.