FAA Archived Press Releases

October 9, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Women in Aviation Advisory Board

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has established the Women in Aviation Advisory Board. “Our nation is facing a shortage of pilots and aviation professionals; there are great opportunities in this
October 7, 2019

FAA Successfully Completes Final ADS-B Milestone

State-of-the-art surveillance system fully operational across National Airspace System.
October 4, 2019

Fly Safe: Addressing GA Safety

This month, we look at safe uses of medication.
October 2, 2019

Enjoy the Balloon Fiesta, Leave Your Drone at Home!

FAA establishes TFR area over Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on October 4-13.
October 1, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces FAA Certification of UPS Flight Forward as an Air Carrier

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded air carrier and operator certification to an unmanned aircraft system (UAS, or drone) delivery company, UPS Flight Forward. “This is a big step forward in
September 30, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces a $2.8 Million in Infrastructure Grant to Auburn Municipal Airport in Washington State

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation
September 30, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $2 Million Infrastructure Grant to Mobile Downtown Airport in Alabama

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation
September 30, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1.7 Million Infrastructure Grant to Key West International Airport in Florida

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation
September 30, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $10 Million in Infrastructure Grants for Two Airports in Maine

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation
September 30, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $2 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Billings Logan International Airport in Montana

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation