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General and Business Aviation Call to Action

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In early March 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held an Aviation Safety Call to Action to identify concrete steps to address recent safety incidents and make general and business aviation safer. More than two dozen FAA, industry and labor leaders attended the event at the agency’s headquarters building. 

Simone R. Pérez

Assistant Administrator for Policy and Strategic Engagement

Simone Perez

Ms. Simone R. Pérez was appointed Assistant Administrator for Policy and Strategic Engagement in February 2025. As the Assistant Administrator, she is responsible for achieving U.S. international aviation objectives, formulating...

FAQs on Midair Collision at Reagan Washington National Airport

FAA investigators are supporting the NTSB-led investigation of Wednesday night’s midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide all updates. We cannot comment on any aspect of open investigations. The FAA will quickly take any actions necessary based on evidence from the investigation. 

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FAA Proposes $202,450 Civil Penalty against Brazos Valley Air Charter of Tulsa, Oklahoma

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $202,450 civil penalty against Brazos Valley Air Charter of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for allegedly performing improper maintenance on a Piaggio P180 airplane and then operating it when it was not airworthy.

On Oct. 11, 2022, a mechanic failed to use required methods while inspecting a main landing gear component for cracks as specified in an Airworthiness Directive, the FAA alleges. Additionally, the mechanic...