Super Bowl LVI Flight Requirements for GA Pilots

WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots who want to fly in Los Angeles airspace between Feb. 6 – 14, 2022, must follow special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions and other operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVI. 

The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure route requirements for jet and turboprop aircraft.

Pilots can familiarize...

FAA Awards $5M in Grants to Develop Next Generation of Pilots

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million to educate the next generation of pilots and other aviation professionals. The Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants were awarded to accredited higher-education institutions, high schools, state and local governments and flight schools. 

“Our investment in the...

FAA Awards $5 Million in Grants to Train the Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Technicians

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million in grants to develop a diverse talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants were awarded to organizations that will teach technical skills and prepare participants to pursue aviation maintenance careers.

“A career as an...

Airports with 5G Buffers

List of 50 airports with 5G buffer.

FAA to Hire Experienced Air Traffic Controllers

If you’re an experienced air traffic controller eager to put your talents to use, consider applying for a job with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

The FAA is providing a window of opportunity for experienced air traffic controllers to apply for positions from Jan. 7 until Jan. 13. 

The announcement is open to candidates who have maintained at least 52 consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air...

Avoiding Adverse Drug Interactions

Impairment from medication, particularly over the counter (OTC) medication, has been cited in a number of accidents in general aviation. In a 2011 study from the FAA’s CAMI Toxicology Lab, drugs/ medications were found in 570 pilots (42%) from 1,353 total fatal pilots tested. Most of the pilots...

DOT and FAA Letter to AT&T and Verizon on Voluntary 5G Delay and Mitigations

Letter to AT&T and Verizon documenting the voluntary agreement to delay initial 5G deployment by two weeks and to subsequently adopt some additional mitigations. 

Santa Reveals His FAA Safety Naughty & Nice Lists, Thanks FAA for Special Flight Permission on Dec. 24

FAA-Fined Unruly Passengers to Lose TSA PreCheck®

FAA Proposes $167,343 Fine Against Dayton, Ohio, for Allowing Flights While Lacking Adequate Firefighting Capacity

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $167,343 civil penalty against the City of Dayton, Ohio, for allegedly allowing seven flights to arrive and depart on Feb. 13, 2020, while John M. Cox International Airport did not have adequate Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles in service.

The FAA further alleges the airport did not notify the FAA or air carriers of this vehicle shortage as required by the...