U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First New Hampshire School to Join Air Traffic Controller Program

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Nashua Community College to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). This is the 5th new CTI program to be announced this year as part of Secretary Duffy’s mission to recruit the next generation of air traffic controllers. 

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re...

FAA Releases Updated Air Traffic Controller, Safety Inspector Hiring Plans

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda

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

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

Congress Confirms New FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford