FAA Archived Press Releases

December 2, 2021
Change in arrival, departure procedures give pilots options to fly away from populated areas.
November 29, 2021

If you are considering buying 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 26, 2021
Laser-Light Displays Can Distract or Temporarily Blind a Pilot, Don’t Get Fined or Go to Jail!
November 22, 2021
Trend of incidents continues to drop Agency continues partnership to refer most egregious cases to FBI for criminal review
November 19, 2021

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $120,000 civil penalty against Braille Battery, Inc., of Sarasota, Fla., for alleged hazardous materials violations.  

November 19, 2021

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $341,893 civil penalty against Nebraska-based 93 Air for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. 

November 18, 2021

snow equipment on airport runwayAs winter weather approaches, the FAA is working with airports to make sure airport operations remain safe.

November 12, 2021

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites the public to comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to serve as a reentry site for horizontally landed commercial reentry vehicles. The Draft EA also addresses a proposal by Sierra Space Corporation to land its Dream Chaser vehicle at the site up to eight times between 2023 and 2027. 

November 10, 2021

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes $225,287 in civil penalties against 10 airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior involving physical assault. Since Jan. 1, 2021, the FAA has received more than 100 reports of passenger disturbances involving physical assault. Federal law prohibits passengers from assaulting fellow passengers or crew aboard a flight. 

November 4, 2021
The FBI is committed to prioritizing the review of the cases referred by the FAA and initiating criminal prosecution where appropriate. This increased coordination is part of a broader effort to prevent dangerous unruly passenger incidents.