FAA Archived Press Releases

April 20, 2022
New MedXPress feature tracks application throughout review process
April 20, 2022
Airport hosts several pilot training and aircraft maintenance schools critical to connect small communities.
April 20, 2022

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will make its Zero Tolerance policy against unruly passengers permanent.   

“Behaving dangerously on a plane will cost you; that’s a promise,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “Unsafe behavior simply does not fly and keeping our Zero Tolerance policy will help us continue making progress to prevent and punish this behavior.”   

April 19, 2022
Grant will bring good-paying jobs and economic opportunity to the community
April 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $4.4 million in drone research, education and training grants to seven universities. Research will focus on three areas: electromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and cybersecurity oversight. 

April 8, 2022
Brings proposed fines against passengers to $2M in 2022. Zero-Tolerance policy has helped reduce unruly rate by nearly 60 percent
April 7, 2022
Learn more about the FAA Drone Symposium sessions led by industry leaders. Make sure to register for the in-person event in Orlando, Florida on April 28, 2022
April 6, 2022

WASHINGTON— The FAA held its 2022 Spring Air Safety Meeting in Alaska Wednesday with more than 80 pilots, operators and mechanics in attendance. Participants discussed lessons learned from the 2021 season, and recommendations and reminders ahead of the Spring air tour operation season.

April 5, 2022
Second-tallest tower in the nation opens for business.