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FAA Proposes $289,215 Fine Against Gorge Drones for Unmanned Aircraft System Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $289,215 civil penalty against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington, for alleged unauthorized drone operations.
The FAA alleges Gorge Drones operated a drone on 15 occasions to dispense fertilizer when it did not have an agricultural aircraft operator certificate. In addition, the FAA alleges the drone was not registered with the FAA and did not have an airworthiness certificate.
The alleged...
FAA Marks Major Milestone with Hybrid-Electric Flight Test in Utah
The Federal Aviation Administration today announced that Ampaire Inc. and the Utah Department of Transportation conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight along Utah’s I-15 corridor to test future cargo service.
The flight took place between Salt Lake City International Airport and Cedar City Regional Airport. It marks the second major step in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s work to safely...
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.
Funding will support runway improvements and family-friendly infrastructure in 44 states and two territories.FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7
Statement
Following almost a decade of extensive review, the FAA has issued an amended type certificate and updated Production Limitation Record for the Boeing 737 MAX-7. The approval reflects years of sustained work to resolve complex technical issues and complete a thorough review of the airplane’s design and supporting safety analyses. Throughout the process, the FAA performed or directly reviewed significant work involving flight controls, system safety assessments...
Establishment of Prohibited Area P-75; New York, NY
FAA will publish a final rule airspace action that establishes Prohibited Area 75 (P-75) in the vicinity of the New York residence of President Trump. This prohibited area was requested by the Secret Service (USSS) to restrict aircraft operations and provide adequate safeguards for the USSS to...
FAA Releases Plan for Transitioning General Aviation Aircraft to Unleaded Gas
Move fulfills congressional mandateLIFTOFF: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Major Move to Streamline Commercial Space Licensing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a new initiative to streamline commercial space licensing, making it faster and easier for innovators to secure approvals to launch rockets, reenter spacecraft, and operate launch and reentry sites.
The move builds on President Trump's innovative "...
Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems
In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Section 40002 of that law re-institutes the Federal Communication Commission's general auction authority and specifically directs the Commissions to complete a system of competitive bidding for not less than 100 megahertz in...