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Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot...
WASHINGTON— The FAA is seeking public input on four requests to conduct beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below 400 feet. If granted, Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and...
High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. To combat the threat, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen requested laser manufacturers add a warning label to their packaging to make consumers aware of the safety risks and federal laws when using lasers.
Lasers may seem like just a toy, office tool, or game for most, but they can incapacitate pilots putting thousands of passengers at risk every year. People need to be...
WASHINGTON — Which state has the most commercial space launches? What launch site is the busiest? How many companies are licensed to conduct launch and reentry operations? You can find answers to all these questions and more by exploring the interactive commercial space data section of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Fact Book.
...FAA Alleges Jetpower Aviation Acted in a Reckless Manner
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $470,950 civil penalty against Jetpower Aviation of Doral, Fla., for alleged maintenance violations.
The FAA alleges that between January 2019 and March 2021 Jetpower Aviation did not follow the required maintenance or testing procedures on specific aircraft parts.
The FAA further alleges the company did not use proper tools, keep an accurate record of the work or properly train its maintenance personnel.
Jetpower Aviation has 30 days to respond to the FAA after receiving the agency’s enforcement letter.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is renewing the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) through June 2023.
COMSTAC members lend their expertise to provide advice and recommendations to the Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a host of topics. From safety and technology to operations and the...
WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration now has updated guidelines on how to develop and implement sound insulation programs to mitigate sound exposure to homes, schools, and medical and other facilities near airports.
The circular, Guidelines for Sound Insulation of Structures Exposed to Aircraft Noise, provides standards, processes and...