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FAA Initiative Will Pump More Controllers into the Workforce

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...

Limited Waiver of the Slot Usage Requirement at DCA, JFK, and LGA

This action extends the Staffing-Related Relief Concerning Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, initially published on September 20, 2023, and extended to October 26, 2025, through March 28, 2026 (Winter 2025/2026...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Improvements to Recreational Aviation Safety, Expansion of Light-Sport Sector

New Rule will Unleash American Innovation and Expand Pilot Privileges

FAA Proposes $88,108 Penalty against Bridgewater State University of Massachusetts

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...

President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Highlights How ATC Applicants are Entering FAA Academy 4X Faster Under New Streamlined Process

Applicants to the FAA Academy previously waited 13+ months for admission

Congress Confirms New FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford

FAA enters new era with leadership change

Secretary Duffy Announces Completion of Another Major Milestone for Operations at Newark Liberty Airport

FAA worked at lightning speed to deliver new fiber line that will improve network infrastructure, improve reliability for travelers

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First Georgia School to Join Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program

Program ensures more bright minds have access to this critical career path.

FAA, International Partners Collaborate on Advanced Air Mobility

Aligned aircraft certification standards will enable safe and efficient rollout across the countries

FAA Drone Detection Testing

The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27.

The FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research (ASSURE), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Doña Ana County International Jetport, will conduct the testing. State and local first responders will also participate.

This is the third in a series of off-airport tests the FAA has planned. The agency...

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