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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First-Ever Special Airworthiness Market Survey Certificate for eVTOL Aircraft
‘Another critical step towards enabling the future of flight in America’Federal Aviation Administration Issues Certification for Boeing 737 MAX-10
Following years of extensive review, the FAA has issued the certification for Boeing’s 737 MAX-10. With production approved, the aircraft – which includes new key safety features and reduced fuel consumption – can be delivered to domestic and foreign carriers.Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces New Mexico’s First Advanced Air Mobility Demonstration Flight Under eVTOL Integration Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced New Mexico’s first demonstration flight under the USDOT’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). New Mexico is the sixth location to launch under the Department’s initiative.FAA Proposes $351,000 Fine Against Creamer Pilot Services for Alleged Unauthorized Passenger-Carrying Operations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $351,000 civil penalty against Creamer Pilot Services of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for allegedly conducting unauthorized passenger-carrying operations.
The FAA alleges Creamer operated 31 passenger-carrying flights using three aircraft that were not on its Operations Specifications. These violations occurred on various dates between October 2021 and July 2022.
In addition, the FAA alleges...
Trump’s Transportation Department, Air Traffic Controller Union Announce 2.8% Pay Increase Deal
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have reached a deal to provide air traffic controllers with a 2.8% pay increase following key workforce reforms.DOT, DoW, DHS Join Forces to Protect Southern Border Airspace
Temporary flight restriction will prohibit unauthorized drone operations within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the surface to 400 feetFAA Safety Initiative Expands Air Traffic Controller Training Through Hands-On Flight Deck Experience
Program gives controllers valuable real-world experience to strengthen operational knowledge and safety.FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely expand drone operations in the National Airspace System.
These awards were made through the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program. The program funds companies working with FAA-designated UAS Test Sites to test and evaluate technologies that support safe drone...
FAA Breaks All-Time Record for Air Traffic Controller Trainee Hiring
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exceeded its Fiscal Year 2026 goal, hiring 2,235 air traffic controller trainees, the most in FAA history. This record follows the highly successful gamer campaign that recruited more than 12,000 qualified Americans to apply in just 24 hours.
“Meeting this year’s hiring goal is an important milestone, but it’s not the finish line,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “We are focused on...