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FAA Deputy Administrator Addresses Youth in Aviation Task Force

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims will speak at the Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force public meeting on March 31, 2021. The Task Force, comprised of aviation leaders from industry and academia, will develop and provide independent

New Era of U.S. Commercial Space Transportation Begins

WASHINGTON — The United States is leading the way to a new era of commercial space transportation with a final rule that streamlines the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations. “Innovation in commercial space transportation is increasing dramatically, and policy needs

FAA Statement from FAA Administrator Steve Dickson

I have decided to extend the FAA’s unruly-passenger zero-tolerance policy as we continue to do everything we can to confront the pandemic. The policy directs our safety inspectors and attorneys to take strong enforcement action against any passenger who disrupts or threatens the safety of a