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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the publication of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements Final Rule for commercial space transportation launches and reentries. “This historic, comprehensive

Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements (SLR2) Rule

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new streamlined launch and reentry rule that replaces prescriptive requirements with performance-based criteria. The new rule — SLR2 — allows launch and reentry vehicle operators to focus on innovation as it replaces cumbersome, prescriptive

FAA Proposes $83,000 Civil Penalty Against AirMed International for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes an $83,000 civil penalty against AirMed International, LLC, of Birmingham, Ala., for allegedly failing to conduct required drug and alcohol testing. Between April 13, 2018 and Dec. 2, 2019,

100 Years of Aviation in Alaska

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations (Part 107)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or “drone,” operations cover a broad spectrum of commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. Highlights of the rule, 14 CFR Part 107, follow. Operating Requirements Just as

FAA Extends Comment Period on LGA AirTrain Draft EIS

Agency allows more time for public input on Draft EIS for LGA Access Improvement Project.

Fly Safe: Addressing GA Safety

This month we highlight the importance of performing advanced preflight after maintenance.

FAA Administrator Completes Boeing 737 MAX Flight

Administrator Dickson fulfills promise to pilot Boeing 737 MAX before agency approves aircraft's return to service.

Access to Controlled Airspaces Advances Drone and Overall Aviation Safety

Unmanned aircraft systems safe integration of drone pilots in the nation's airspace system is rapidly moving forward.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $335 Million in Infrastructure Grants to America’s Airports

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award $335 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 80 airports in 25 states. “Airport infrastructure projects

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