Biden-Harris Administration Announces $148.3 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Airport Projects in 28 States, Guam

FAA to Accept New Applications for Drone Airspace Service Suppliers

WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open the application period to become a service supplier for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 1, 2024.  

LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that enables the safe integration of drones into the nation’s airspace. FAA-approved LAANC Service Suppliers help drone pilots obtain FAA...

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FAA Opens Application Process for Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened the application process for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). The Enhanced AT-CTI will help the FAA accelerate air traffic controller hiring and training. 

“Hiring more air traffic controllers is a top priority, and we must accelerate our efforts,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “In addition to filling every seat at the Academy, this enhanced college...

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Recommendations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing recommendations to help break down barriers that prevent pilots and air traffic controllers from reporting mental health issues. The recommendations were provided by the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee...

FAA Ready for Spring Break Peak Travel and ‘The Great North American Eclipse’

WASHINGTON — As families across the U.S. continue their spring break travel, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts next week will be the busiest of the season, with most fliers taking off on Thursday, April 4.

The FAA is forecasting spring break traffic will peak with 50,670 flights on Thursday, April 4 and with 48,904 flights on Friday, April 5.  Thursday, March 28 is also expected to...

FAA Invests $27 Million on Research to Reduce Emissions and Noise

FAA Revokes Certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order revoking the certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service, Inc., of Santa Monica, California. 

The FAA alleges that: 

• Between May and November 2021, the company approved four Hartzell propellers for return to service following overhauls but failed to replace certain parts per manufacturer-manual requirements. The company falsely certified it had replaced those...

FAA Proposes $146,500 Penalty Against Spirit Airlines for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $146,500 civil penalty against Spirit Airlines of Miramar, Florida, for allegedly violating the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

The FAA alleges Spirit employees offered five separate shipments containing compressed oxygen cylinders to FedEx for air transportation from Detroit to New York in August and September 2022. 

FedEx employees in Detroit rejected...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize 20 Small and Regional Airport Traffic Control Towers Across the U.S.