FAA Archived Press Releases

December 17, 2019
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $145,452 civil penalty against the Sioux Gateway Airport for numerous alleged safety violations at the Iowa airfield. The FAA inspected Sioux Gateway Airport in May 2018, June 2019 and September
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 $2.5 million in an airport infrastructure grant to Plymouth Municipal Airport in the state of Massachusetts. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a
November 22, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Department of Transportation will award $2.5 million in an airport infrastructure grant to Groton-New London Airport in the state of Connecticut. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a