FAA Archived Press Releases

December 5, 2023

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee

The ARC will provide recommendations on ways to identify and break down any remaining barriers that discourage pilots and controllers from reporting and seeking care for mental health issues.
December 4, 2023

FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign

WASHINGTON – If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. 

November 30, 2023

FAA Proposes Requiring 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

More data will help identify safety trends and prevent accidents.
November 17, 2023

FAA Takes Actions to Address Independent Safety Review Team’s Recommendations

The team examined the FAA’s internal safety processes, staffing levels and practices, and facility and equipment needs. The FAA is taking immediate actions.
November 9, 2023

FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot Mental Health

WASHINGTON — The FAA will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency. 
November 6, 2023

FAA Schedules Next Series of Runway Safety Meetings

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration continues to address runway safety risks with 16 runway safety meetings for the remainder of the year. These meetings are in addition to the 90 Runway Safety Action Team meetings across the country already held. 

October 27, 2023

FAA Releases Unruly Passenger Halloween Meme to Get Ahead of Rate Increase

The FAA is releasing new memes as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce the rate of unruly passengers, which has ticked up in recent months.
October 26, 2023

FAA, Air Force Team Up on Advanced Air Mobility Efforts

WASHINGTON— The FAA is partnering with the U.S. Air Force to help support the safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into the National Airspace System. 

Under an agreement signed during an Oct. 25 event at Duke Field in Florida, the agencies will exchange data and share capabilities and expertise for testing these emerging technologies. 

October 26, 2023

Home for the Holidays: DOT is Working to Get You There

WASHINGTON – As winter approaches, 47 airports in 23 states will be better prepared to keep airport operations running safely and smoothly. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded nearly $57.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 for snowplows, de-icing equipment, and new or upgraded facilities to store this equipment.  

October 18, 2023

FAA Statement on EPA Finding Regarding Lead Emissions from Piston Engine Aircraft

The FAA is committed to removing lead from aviation gasoline without adversely affecting the safe and efficient operation of more than 220,000 general aviation aircraft.