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FAA Proposes $127,500 Fine Against Ameriflight for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $127,500 civil penalty against Ameriflight, LLC of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.
The FAA alleges Ameriflight hired one pilot and one mechanic, failed to include them in its random drug and alcohol testing pool, and allowed them to perform safety-sensitive duties. The alleged violations occurred on various dates between November 2024 and...
FAA Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Lycoming Engines for Aircraft Maintenance Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for allegedly violating aircraft maintenance regulations.
The FAA alleges that the aircraft repair station in September 2024 failed to follow the manufacturer’s manual while performing maintenance on four Lycoming TEO-540-CIA engines. The company released the engines for return to service without replacing the...
FAA Proposes $69,948 Fine Against Holling Enterprises for Aircraft Maintenance Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $69,948 civil penalty against Holling Enterprises of St. Augustine, Florida, for allegedly violating aircraft maintenance regulations.
The FAA alleges the repair station performed maintenance on wheel and tire assemblies on aircraft for which it was not rated and at a non-authorized location. In addition, the FAA alleges Holling approved the parts for return to service when not certified to do so...
FAA Proposes $73,000 Fine Against Lifeflight Aviation Services for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $73,000 civil penalty against Lifeflight Aviation Services, LLC of Bangor, Maine, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol testing program regulations.
The FAA alleges Lifeflight, hired six pilots and two mechanics and failed to include them in its required random drug and alcohol testing pool. In addition, the FAA alleges one of the pilots was hired without a verified negative pre-employment...
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Celebrate Opening of Key Manufacturing Plant for Air Traffic Control Modernization
The new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Frederick, Maryland, will build digital Voice over IP voice switches that help air traffic controllers communicate with pilots and other air traffic control facilities.Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories
USDOT will fund 238 grants to modernize and reinforce infrastructure at airports nationwideFAA Announces Key Demonstrations with Hybrid-Electric Flights Connecting Small Airports to Major Airports
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Electra and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in partnership with New Jersey Department of Transportation conducted hybrid-electric demonstration flights to test routes connecting small local airports to major airline hubs.
The test flights, which were part of the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) took place...