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Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
The FAA’s proposed rule for safely normalizing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations includes detailed requirements for operations, aircraft manufacturing, keeping drones safely separated from other aircraft, operational authorizations and responsibility, security, information reporting and record keeping.
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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 PrivilegesFAA 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...