FAA Archived Press Releases

February 27, 2023
Larger security check points, more reliable and faster baggage systems, better roadways and multimodal connections are just some of the improvements passengers will see. Funding going to small, medium and large communities across the country.
February 17, 2023

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for failure to submit launch collision analysis trajectory data directly to the FAA prior to the August 19, 2022, launch of the Starlink Group 4-27 mission.

SpaceX was required to submit the data to the agency at least seven days prior to an attempted launch. 

February 16, 2023

WASHINGTON – A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will help airports detect and mitigate safety problems before they result in accidents or incidents. The final rule requires certain airports to develop and implement a safety management system (SMS). 
 

February 9, 2023

High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. To combat the threat, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen requested laser manufacturers add a warning label to their packaging to make consumers aware of the safety risks and federal laws when using lasers.

February 8, 2023

WASHINGTON — Which state has the most commercial space launches? What launch site is the busiest? How many companies are licensed to conduct launch and reentry operations? You can find answers to all these questions and more by exploring the interactive commercial space data section of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Fact Book.

February 7, 2023
The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension on Feb. 1, 2023.
February 6, 2023
Agency Alleges Airline Conducted Flights Without Checking Fire System Warning.
February 2, 2023

SAN JUAN – Se invita al público a participar en una reunión virtual sobre una propuesta para modificar el espacio aéreo alrededor del Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín en San Juan, Puerto Rico. 
 
La propuesta de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) expanderá el área donde los pilotos interactúan con el control de tráfico aéreo y no cambiará las rutas de vuelo actuales. El cambio mejorara la capacidad de manejar la complejidad y el volumen de actividades de aviación en el área. 
 

February 2, 2023

SAN JUAN – The public is invited to participate in a virtual meeting about a proposal to modify the airspace around Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposal expands the area where pilots interact with air traffic control and will not change existing flight paths. The airspace change improves the ability to manage the area’s complexity and volume of aviation activities.

February 2, 2023

RALEIGH — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority invite the public to discuss the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed runway replacement project at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).