FAA Archived Press Releases

December 17, 2019
This month we look at general aviation aircraft performance.
December 16, 2019
Agency to hold webinars to explain improvements, which go into effect on January 13, 2020.
December 13, 2019
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to revoke the air carrier certificate of Executive Air Express of Nashville, Tenn., for allegedly using unauthorized aircraft in 30 passenger-carrying flights. The FAA alleges that between Jan. 31,
December 13, 2019
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Venezuelan regime does not comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards under the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program
December 9, 2019
FAA advances the safety of this burgeoning field of aviation.
December 6, 2019
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of more than $3.9 million against The Boeing Co. for installing nonconforming components on approximately 133 aircraft, which Boeing subsequently presented as ready for airworthiness certification. The FAA alleges
December 5, 2019
Holiday displays not properly aimed at houses potentially pose serious safety risks to pilots and passengers.
November 27, 2019
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $6,428,000 civil penalty against Deutsche Lufthansa AG of Frankfurt, Germany, for allegedly conducting almost 900 flights that were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA
November 22, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Department of Transportation will award $10.5 million in airport infrastructure grants to two airports in the state of Indiana. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic $10.8
November 22, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Department of Transportation will award $12.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to three airports in the state of New York. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic $10.8