FAA Archived Press Releases

May 29, 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday will hold a virtual briefing for local media on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the South-Central Florida Metroplex. The project proposes changes to air traffic procedures for Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Boca Raton
May 28, 2020
Agency to brief the public on Draft Environmental Assessment for South-Central Florida Metroplex.
May 28, 2020

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold 12 Virtual Public Workshops from June 3 to June 12 on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the South-Central Florida Metroplex project, the agency’s plan to modernize air traffic procedures for 21 airports in the southern half of the state.

May 26, 2020
FAA issues temporary flight restrictions around Cape Canaveral, Fla., through Saturday, May 30.
May 26, 2020

The Participants intend to collaborate under this Declaration of Intent (DOI), on UAS issues, of mutual interest and for mutual benefit. The primary objectives of this DOI are to provide the Participants with opportunities to engage in research and development; exchange ideas, personnel, and information; provide coordination with other government entities and stakeholders; and to collaborate on other initiatives and projects determined to be of mutual interest and benefit in relation to UAS operations.

May 22, 2020
Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $67,050 civil penalty against Wing Over L.A., of Van Nuys, Calif., for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.                 The FAA alleges the
May 21, 2020
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced the two-part virtual event for the FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, Episodes I and II, will take place on July 8 to 9 and August 18 to 19,
May 20, 2020
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $5.89 million civil penalty against Humes McCoy Aviation of Atlanta, Ga., for conducting hundreds of allegedly illegal charter flights. The FAA alleges Humes McCoy operated a Cessna Caravan,
May 15, 2020
Advisory Board members share a commitment and passion for encouraging women to access opportunities in aviation.
May 14, 2020
This month we focus on the importance and use of safety locking devices.