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FAA Suspends Certificate of Arizona-Based Sawyer Aviation
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order suspending the certificate of Sawyer Aviation of Scottsdale, Arizona, for lacking required personnel.
The FAA alleges that the charter operator has not had a director of maintenance since Oct. 21, 2023, and a chief pilot since Dec. 1, 2023. The suspension will continue until the company has qualified personnel in place.
Sawyer Aviation must immediately surrender its...
FAA Proposes $104,650 Civil Penalty Against Lyon Aviation
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $104,650 civil penalty against Lyon Aviation of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for alleged pilot record violations.
The FAA alleges that Lyon Aviation failed to review all pertinent qualification and medical records for seven pilots before hiring them and allowing them to fly. The FAA also alleges Lyon Aviation failed to report those records to the FAA’s Pilots Record Database. ...
FAA to Install New Runway Safety Technology
Latest initiative to eliminate serious close callsFAA Proposes $2.9 Million in Penalties Against Asia Pacific Airlines
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes five civil penalties totaling $2.9 million against Asia Pacific Airlines of Honolulu, Hawaii.
The cases are as follows:
$2,436,850 for allegedly using unqualified pilots on 163 Boeing 757 flights between Dec. 20, 2022, and Feb. 1, 2023. The FAA notified the company on Dec. 16, 2022, the pilots were unqualified but the company continued to use them.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $148.3 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Airport Projects in 28 States, Guam
Projects include funding for aircraft apron parking, runway lighting, runway and taxiway improvements and more that will enhance safety and efficiencyFAA 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...
Be ATC – Be an Air Traffic Controller. Apply Now!
Hiring window is NOW OPEN and closes at 11:59 pm ET on April 22. We're hiring 1,800 new air traffic controllers this year. If you're looking for a challenging career, join us!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...