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Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) Fact Sheet
By replacing the current air traffic control system, the FAA will enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and unlock the future of air travel. The project also ensures hard-working air traffic controllers have a system they can rely on and one they deserve...
Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) Fact Sheet
Building upon the foundation of the 2004 final rule Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft, Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) responds to evolving aviation and airmen needs, providing for future growth and innovation while maintaining the highest level of safety. MOSAIC increases the availability of safe, modern, and affordable aircraft for recreational aviation, flight training, and certain aerial work. It provides broad...
FAA Expects Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period in 15 Years
Washington, D.C.- The Federal Aviation Administration is gearing up for the busy Thanksgiving travel time and is ready to get more than 360,000 flights to their destinations.
We expect this Thanksgiving holiday travel period to be the busiest in 15 years, with Tuesday, Nov. 25 being the peak travel day with more than 52,000 flights.
“Thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford Announce $10,000 Award for Employees Who Kept U.S. Skies Safe During Democrats’ Shutdown
776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive a $10,000 award for their patriotic work to ensure the safety of the skiesFAA Seeks Solutions for New Air Traffic Automation System
The Common Automation Platform (CAP) will strengthen safety, reduce delays, and ensure America’s airspace is prepared for the future.Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $20 Million for Duluth Air Traffic Control Tower
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an additional $20 million to replace the aging air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport — a major step toward delivering long-overdue safety and infrastructure upgrades in northern Minnesota.
The project, with an anticipated total cost of $66 million, will replace the existing tower with a modern facility designed to improve safety and efficiency at the airport. The...