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FAA, United Kingdom CAA Strengthen Collaboration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) finalized an agreement that will allow the two countries to share each other’s evaluation and acceptance of flight simulators. The agreement will reduce the regulatory burden on business while maintaining aviation safety.
...FAA Announces Super Bowl LVI Safety Plan
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working with law enforcement, the aviation community and the National Football League to ensure safe, secure and efficient aircraft operations for Super Bowl LVI. The Super Bowl will be held Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The agency is planning for hundreds of additional take-offs and landings and aircraft parked at...
US-France Graphic
Archived US-France graphic based on information that was current on January 6, 2022.
Continued Airworthiness Notification to the International Community - Boeing 787 Altimeter and 5G
This message advises of the FAA’s ongoing continued operational safety activities related to 5G C-Band interference with airplane systems using radio (also known as radar) altimeter data during landing on Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes.
FAA Implements More Efficient Descent Procedures to Reduce Fuel Burn, Emissions
Up to 2 Million Gallons of Fuel Can be Saved Annually at Just One Airport.FAA Seeks Comments on Updates to Airport Noise Control and Compatibility Planning Guidance
The FAA wants to hear from the public and aviation industry on updates to advisory circularSuper 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...