FAA Archived Press Releases

August 15, 2019

FAA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Drone Tests

The FAA to work with stakeholders on a new knowledge and safety test for drone operators.
August 12, 2019

Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

WASHINGTON –
August 8, 2019

Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents

This month, we look at how to best use weather information.
July 31, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $478 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 232 Airports in 43 States

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants to 232 airports in 43 states, including American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. This is the fourth allotment of the total $3.18
July 31, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1.3 Million Infrastructure Grant to a Connecticut Airport

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for
July 31, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $7.2 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Two Airports in Massachusetts

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for
July 31, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $7.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants to the State and Nine Airports in West Virginia

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for
July 31, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $13.46 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Five Airports in Arkansas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for
July 31, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $450,000 Infrastructure Grant to a New Jersey Airport

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for
July 31, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $9.13 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Three Airports in Illinois

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for