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FAA Safety Call to Action


Safety is our North star. 
 

We are experiencing the safest period in aviation history, but we cannot take this for granted. Recent events remind us that we must not become complacent. Now is the time to stare into the data and ask hard questions. - Billy Nolen, former Acting FAA Administrator

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant Funding Amounts

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $15 billion for airport-related projects as defined under the existing Airport Improvement Grant and Passenger Facility Charge criteria. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects. 

For a fourth year, FAA has made $2.89 billion available to U.S. airports. To date, nearly $12 billion in Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funding has been made available to airports across the country.

Building an Unleaded Future by 2030

Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE)

The FAA and partners in the aviation community launched the EAGLE initiative as the result of a Congressionally mandated report from the National Academies. The EAGLE team’s goal is to eliminate leaded aviation fuels in piston-engine aircraft safely by the end of 2030.

Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (DYAASI) Report

The DYAASI Tiger Team continued to address aviation safety issues within the Alaskan Region in FY24. In this fourth year-end report on the DYAASI’s progress, the Team accomplished significant positive action toward completion of ten currently active recommendations. The DYAASI FY25 Roadmap will...

FAA Safety Call to Action

Memorandum from former FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen to the FAA Management Board announcing the formation of a safety review team to examine the U.S. aerospace system’s structure, culture, processes, systems, and integration of safety efforts.

Adopt-a-School Signature Program

I am aviation phrase over kids

The Adopt-a-School Signature Program will amplify our commitment to bringing STEM education to every student, by creating opportunities for students of all backgrounds to learn about and pursue aerospace careers.

Winter Flying Resources

Flying in winter poses unique challenges for general aviation pilots, ranging from snow-obscured airfield signs and cold airplane interiors to snowstorms and icing conditions. The FAA has a host of resources to help pilots get to their destinations safely throughout the season.  

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