FAA Archived Press Releases

April 14, 2020

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $49.75 Million to Wyoming Airports in Response to COVID-19

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $49,758,279 in airport aid to 33 airports in Wyoming to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This historic
April 14, 2020

CARES Act Airport Grants Program

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces $10 billion in relief for America's airports.
April 14, 2020

UPDATED Information for Airport Sponsors Considering COVID-19 Restrictions or Accommodations

This document addresses common issues that have arisen or may arise for airport sponsors during the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Airports will evaluate specific requests regarding restrictions or accommodations on a case-by-case basis. The FAA retains maximum flexibility to consider unique circumstances during this public health emergency.

April 10, 2020

FAA Proposes $156,000 Civil Penalty Against Delta Air Lines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $156,000 civil penalty against Delta Air Lines, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations. The FAA alleges Delta hired or transferred 45 experienced workers into
April 10, 2020

FAA Continues Drone Integration Initiatives

FAA announces two new test sites for drone technology testing as part of the UTM Pilot Program.
April 9, 2020

FAA Notice of Slot Usage Waiver 2020-04-09

The FAA has determined to extend through October 24, 2020, the 

April 6, 2020

Special Guidance for Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) part 141 Pilot School Regarding Training Interruptions Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Applicable Deviations to Order 8900.1.

This memorandum supersedes the memorandum issued on March 17, 2020 pertaining to Special Guidance for Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) part 141 Pilot Schools Regarding Training Interruptions Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Applicable Deviations to Order 8900.1.

April 3, 2020

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $2.6 Million in 14 Drone Grants to Universities

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $2.6 million in research, education, and training grants to universities that comprise the agency’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft
April 3, 2020

FAA Proposes $110,000 Civil Penalty Against Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $110,000 civil penalty against Blue Hawaiian Helicopters of Kahului, Hawaii, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges Blue Hawaiian in 2018 hired four employees to
April 3, 2020

FAA Proposes $1.5 Million Civil Penalty Against B E L Aviation of Odessa, Texas for Alleged Illegal Charter Flights

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $1,504,800 civil penalty against B E L Aviation of Odessa, Texas, for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. The FAA alleges that between September 2016 and July 2018, B E L conducted 114