FAA Archived Press Releases

April 9, 2021
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $1,562,990 civil penalty against the City of Anniston Ala., for alleged safety violations at Anniston Regional Airport. The FAA alleges that from March 1, 2019 to March 13, 2020 the City, among
April 8, 2021
FAA Statement on Backup Power Control Unit Manufacturing Issue
April 8, 2021
The online recurrent training for Part 107 remote pilots is available on the FAA website.
April 5, 2021
FAA's "From the Flight Deck" Runway Safety Series Expands to 38 Videos in 18 States
April 1, 2021
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award more than $627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “Airports serve as a lifeline for communities across the nation,” said
April 1, 2021
Agency plans for additional flights; warns golf fans to research operators before chartering flights to Augusta, GA.
April 1, 2021
Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force is working on strategies to attract youth to aviation careers.
March 30, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims will speak at the Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force public meeting on March 31, 2021. The Task Force, comprised of aviation leaders from industry and academia, will develop and provide independent
March 22, 2021
WASHINGTON — The United States is leading the way to a new era of commercial space transportation with a final rule that streamlines the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations. “Innovation in commercial space transportation is increasing dramatically, and policy needs
March 22, 2021
New procedures will enhance flight safety and efficiency; EA found no significant environmental impacts.