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U.S. Transportation Secretary & Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Joins President Trump Executive Order Signing to Boost U.S. Space Competitiveness
The executive order will enable a competitive launch marketplace and substantially increase commercial space launch cadence and novel space activities by 2030.FAA Proposes to Extend Order Limiting Operations at Newark Liberty International Airport
As part of ongoing progress at Newark, the FAA proposes to extend operational limitations through October 2026U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First New Hampshire School to Join Air Traffic Controller Program
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Nashua Community College to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). This is the 5th new CTI program to be announced this year as part of Secretary Duffy’s mission to recruit the next generation of air traffic controllers.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re...
FAA Releases Updated Air Traffic Controller, Safety Inspector Hiring Plans
Plans provide blueprints for recruiting the best and brightest.U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda
New rule will speed up drone deployment, enhance safety, and bring us closer to the future of aviationBeyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
The FAA’s proposed rule for safely normalizing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations includes detailed requirements for operations, aircraft manufacturing, keeping drones safely separated from other aircraft, operational authorizations and responsibility, security, information reporting and record keeping.
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FAA Initiative Will Pump More Controllers into the Workforce
WASHINGTON- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating new pathway toward becoming an air traffic controller at a Federal Contract Tower (FCT).
The Control Tower Operator Partnership (CTO-P) will integrate graduates of FAA-approved institutions into the FCT system, where they’ll train to become certified controllers. FCTs are run by...
Limited Waiver of the Slot Usage Requirement at DCA, JFK, and LGA
This action extends the Staffing-Related Relief Concerning Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, initially published on September 20, 2023, and extended to October 26, 2025, through March 28, 2026 (Winter 2025/2026...