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Successful Counter-Drone Efforts Helped Keep Millions of Fans Safe During FIFA World Cup 2026, With More Than 700 Drones Seized
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that federal, state and local partners carried out the most comprehensive airspace security and drone mitigation effort in U.S. history during FIFA World Cup 2026.FAA Advances Digital Departure Clearances for General and Business Aviation
The FAA is moving forward with Mobile Clearance, a digital tool that allows general and business aviation pilots to request departure clearances through approved flight applications. This tool is part of the FAA's efforts to modernize communications between pilots and controllers.FAA Statement on 5G
The FAA will issue a final rule on July 24, 2026, to ensure aircraft radio altimeters can withstand interference from 5G wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands. It will require altimeters to meet next-generation performance requirements when aircraft equipped with them operate in the U.S.FAA Proposes $50,000 Fine Against Southern Airways Express for Aircraft Weight and Balance Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $50,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express, LCC of Addison, Texas, for allegedly violating weight-and-balance regulations which caused an incident when an airplane pushed back from the gate.After Months of Safety Review, FAA Allows Boeing to Resume Issuing Certificates for New Airplanes
The FAA will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes. The decision follows months of review demonstrating consistent production quality.FAA Proposes $255,000 Fine Against United Airlines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violation
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $255,000 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly violating the drug and alcohol regulations.
The FAA alleges United allowed a flight attendant to perform safety-sensitive duties on 47 flights between May 2024 and July 2025 without the evaluation of a substance abuse professional, without a verified negative return-to-duty drug test result, and without being subject to follow-up testing....
FAA Announces Major Milestone in eVTOL Technology Use
The FAA today announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania DOT, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities from Virginia to Maryland. This is a major milestone in the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).FAA Proposes $263,750 Fine Against Southern Airways Express for Alleged Operations of an Unairworthy Aircraft
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $263,750 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express of Addison, Texas, for allegedly operating an aircraft with inoperative required equipment.
The FAA alleges that in April 2025 the company operated 29 commercial flights using a Cessna Caravan with a malfunctioning autopilot in violation of its Operations Specifications.
Southern Airways Express has 30 days after receiving the FAA’s notice to...
FAA Proposes $72,000 Fine Against Bewired USA for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $72,000 civil penalty against Bewired USA of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations.
The FAA alleges Bewired, a commercial air tour operator, hired a pilot and a mechanic without receiving a verified negative pre-employment drug test and failed to include them in random drug and alcohol testing pools. The FAA further alleges the employees were allowed to...