FAA Archived Press Releases

September 26, 2023
82 airports will improve runway, taxiway lighting  
September 25, 2023
Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will Support Projects to Accelerate Deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Develop Other Low-Emission Aviation Technologies
September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a rule to limit the growth of new orbital debris and reduce the potential for collisions with spacecraft and satellites to promote a sustainable space environment.  

If left unchecked, the accumulation of orbital debris will increase the risk of collisions and clutter orbits used for human spaceflight and for satellites providing communications, weather and global positioning system services. 

September 19, 2023
FAA alleges the North Carolina airport failed to maintain safe conditions
September 19, 2023
Agency alleges the Port Authority failed to properly maintain airfield
September 18, 2023
FAA authorizes certificated Part 135 operator Zipline International, Inc., to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City and Bentonville using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.
September 15, 2023
The agency continues to expect that airlines will operate larger aircraft to transport more passengers, have sufficient ground crews to service the larger aircraft and make sure passengers are fully informed about any possible disruptions.
September 14, 2023
Move follows more than two years of partnership between the countries
September 13, 2023

Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot certificates. 

September 8, 2023
The closure of the mishap investigation does not signal an immediate resumption of Starship launches at Boca Chica.