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FAA Proposes $88,108 Penalty against Bridgewater State University of Massachusetts
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes an $88,108 civil penalty against Bridgewater State University for allegedly failing to keep required records.
The agency alleges the Massachusetts university, which operates an FAA-approved pilot school, failed to maintain a required log of nine students’ course attendance, subjects, flight training, and names and grades...
President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Highlights How ATC Applicants are Entering FAA Academy 4X Faster Under New Streamlined Process
Applicants to the FAA Academy previously waited 13+ months for admissionCongress Confirms New FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford
FAA enters new era with leadership changeSecretary Duffy Announces Completion of Another Major Milestone for Operations at Newark Liberty Airport
FAA worked at lightning speed to deliver new fiber line that will improve network infrastructure, improve reliability for travelersTransportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First Georgia School to Join Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program
Program ensures more bright minds have access to this critical career path.FAA, International Partners Collaborate on Advanced Air Mobility
Aligned aircraft certification standards will enable safe and efficient rollout across the countriesFAA Drone Detection Testing
The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27.
The FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research (ASSURE), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Doña Ana County International Jetport, will conduct the testing. State and local first responders will also participate.
This is the third in a series of off-airport tests the FAA has planned. The agency...
FAA Statement on Updated DCA Helicopter Charts
As part of the FAA’s continuous efforts to improve safety in the National Capital Region, the agency has published modifications to helicopter zones and routes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
The new safety measures do not change permanent restrictions, route closures and procedures for urgent missions announced in March after the NTSB preliminary recommendations. The FAA requires all...
FAA Statement on Air India Flight AI171
The FAA is in contact with the NTSB regarding Air India flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW), that was involved in an accident in India on Thursday, June 12.
When an international incident occurs, that government leads the investigation. In the event assistance is requested, the NTSB is the official U.S. representative and the FAA provides technical support. We stand ready to launch a team immediately in coordination with the NTSB.