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FAA Press Releases

If you are interested in searching for press releases prior to 2025, please visit our News Archive.

August 11, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Nashua Community College to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). This is the 5th new CTI program to be announced this year as part of Secretary Duffy’s mission to recruit the next generation of air traffic controllers. 

August 8, 2025
Under Secretary Duffy’s leadership the FAA took immediate action to improve safety for the flying public following the January 29 accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As part of the FAA’s continuous efforts to improve safety, we have taken a number of additional actions to address operations, procedures and personnel. The FAA is closely supporting the NTSB-led investigation, and we will quickly take any necessary actions and conduct appropriate reviews based on the evidence. Safety remains the FAA’s highest priority.
August 8, 2025
As part of ongoing progress at Newark, the FAA proposes to extend operational limitations through October 2026
August 7, 2025
Plans provide blueprints for recruiting the best and brightest.
August 6, 2025
New rule will speed up drone deployment, enhance safety, and bring us closer to the future of aviation
July 25, 2025

WASHINGTON- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating new pathway toward becoming an air traffic controller at a Federal Contract Tower (FCT).  

The Control Tower Operator Partnership (CTO-P) will integrate graduates of FAA-approved institutions into the FCT system, where they’ll train to become certified controllers. FCTs are run by private companies while adhering to FAA safety standards. 

July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes an $88,108 civil penalty against Bridgewater State University for allegedly failing to keep required records.

The agency alleges the Massachusetts university, which operates an FAA-approved pilot school, failed to maintain a required log of nine students’ course attendance, subjects, flight training, and names and grades of tests taken.

July 10, 2025
FAA enters new era with leadership change