FAA Proposes $129,000 Fine Against 7-Eleven, Inc. for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $129,000 civil penalty against 7-Eleven, Inc. of Irving, Texas, for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations.

The FAA alleges that in March 2025, 7-Eleven offered a shipment of four 32-ounce bottles of Concentrated Sulfuric Acid to United Parcel Services (UPS) for transportation by air. Concentrated Sulfuric Acid is classified as a hazardous material.

UPS personnel discovered the...

FAA Proposes $65,000 Fine Against Eastern Air Express for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violation

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $65,000 civil penalty against Eastern Air Express for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations. 

The FAA alleges Eastern allowed 26 employees to perform safety-sensitive functions when they were not subject to required random drug and alcohol testing. This includes 14 pilots, seven flight attendants, and five aircraft maintenance personnel. The alleged violations occurred on various...

FAA Reinstates Santa Monica Propeller Service Air Agency Certificate

WASHINGTON — On June 17, 2026, the FAA completed a reinspection of Santa Monica Propeller Service Inc., determined the repair station is qualified to hold its air agency certificate, and reinstated it.

The FAA revoked the company’s certificate in 2024 and, under a settlement agreement, converted the revocation into a suspension. 

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates America’s 250th, Delivers $1.776 Billion to Upgrade Airports Across U.S.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $1.776 billion to upgrade American airports with runway rehabilitations, family-friendly enhancements, and safety upgrades. These investments address infrastructure needs, family-friendly improvements, and more.

Forty-six states received investments, including:

• $88.8...

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Supersonic Flight Is Coming to the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a pivotal step toward enabling civil supersonic flights over the continental United States. Thanks to massive innovations in supersonic technology, it will be possible to safely operate these innovative aircraft without a sonic boom. When operational, next-gen supersonic planes will drastically reduce travel times–enabling faster movement of...

DOT and FAA Break Ground on New Facility to Support Advanced Air Mobility Research

Research range will support testing, training and integration efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are breaking ground on a new facility at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City to support research, training and operational analysis for advanced air mobility aircraft.

Vertical Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR)

The Vertical-Takeoff-and-Landing Procedures Analysis Range (V-PAR) is a critical new Advanced Air Mobility test asset embedded in the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), which is the FAA’s primary training, research and certification hub.

Read more in the Vertical Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) Fact Sheet.

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FAA and EASA Pledge Cooperation for the New Era of Aviation

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing global aviation safety through deeper collaboration, transparency, and trust during a period of rapid technological innovation. The renewed dedication was made at the 2026 FAA and EASA International Safety Conference in Chantilly, Virginia.  

“This is one of the most innovative moments in aviation, not just for America...

FAA Proposes $104,000 Fine Against Private Jets, Inc. for Alleged Pilot Training Violations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $104,000 civil penalty against Private Jets, Inc. of Bethany, Oklahoma, for allegedly violating pilot qualification regulations.  

The FAA alleges that a Private Jets employee piloted several flights in April 2025 who did not take or pass the testing required to serve as the Pilot-in-Command, the Second-in-Command, or for the type of aircraft operated in the previous 12 months prior to the flights.

Private...