The Federal Aviation Administration regulates small unmanned aircraft systems under 14 CFR Part 107, establishing operating requirements such as keeping drones within visual sight, maintaining a maximum altitude of 400…
The FAA reinstated Santa Monica Propeller Service Inc.'s air agency certificate on June 17, 2026, after completing a reinspection that determined the repair station qualified to hold the certificate. The company's…
The FAA announced proposed rules to enable civil supersonic flights over the continental United States, including noise-based certification standards for supersonic aircraft and landing/takeoff noise standards to be…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced $1.776 billion in Federal Aviation Administration grants to upgrade airports across 46 states, with funding directed toward runway rehabilitations, family-friendly…
The Vertical-Takeoff-and-Landing Procedures Analysis Range (V-PAR) functions as a critical Advanced Air Mobility test asset embedded within the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, the FAA's primary training, research,…
The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration broke ground on a $8.3 million facility called the Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney…
The FAA awarded a contract to Air Space Intelligence for two new air traffic control software platforms: Flow Management Data and Services (FMDS) and Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories (SMART).…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing global aviation safety through deepened collaboration at their 2026 International…
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $104,000 civil penalty against Private Jets, Inc. for allegedly violating pilot qualification regulations by operating flights in April 2025 with a pilot who had not taken…
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $336,000 civil penalty against Planet Nine Private Air for allegedly submitting 21 inaccurate flight plans between the United States and international destinations,…
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that Angelo State University in Texas has partnered with the FAA to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI), allowing students to skip…
The Federal Aviation Administration invested more than $523 million in airport infrastructure across 43 states through 332 grants designed to modernize runways, taxiways, terminals, and other airfield facilities. Major…
The Federal Aviation Administration has established temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums and fan event locations across the United States to protect participants and spectators. Drones are…
The FAA introduced the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) under President Trump's direction to accelerate the safe deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in the National Airspace System. The program will…
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The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board aircraft on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025. FAA…
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford launched the "Modern Skies" website to provide unprecedented public transparency on more than 10,000 air traffic control modernization projects…
The Federal Aviation Administration invested $970 million across 133 airport projects in 45 states to create family-friendly facilities including play areas, mother's rooms, sensory rooms, and dedicated family security…
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a pilot program to convert select high-activity federal contract towers from private contract staffing to FAA-owned and operated facilities, standardizing training and…
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a $26 million investment in aviation workforce development to strengthen the pipeline for pilots, mechanics, and maintenance technicians. The funding supports education…
The Federal Aviation Administration released a 2026 air traffic controller workforce plan targeting 12,563 certified controllers to address longstanding staffing shortages and ensure system safety. The plan commits to…
The Transportation Secretary announced $835.8 million in funding for air traffic control facility upgrades nationwide, with over $750 million directed toward replacing eight aging control towers and Terminal Radar…
The Federal Aviation Administration is investing $16.5 million from the One Big Beautiful Bill to equip its airport vehicles with transponders that enable air traffic controllers to identify and track them on runways…
The FAA completed Phase One of a modernization overhaul of the decades-old NOTAM system, moving it to the cloud in April 2026 and ahead of the previous administration's late 2027 target date. The system, which issues…
The Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) is a technology developed in the 1990s by the FAA in partnership with academic and airport authorities to safely stop aircraft that overrun runways, using crushable…
The FAA proposed a rule allowing operators of critical infrastructure to petition for restrictions on drone operations over their facilities to address safety and security concerns. The rule responds to rapid growth in…
The Air Traffic Activity Data System (ATADS) allows users to look up airport operations data, which is updated monthly on the 20th of each month using the previous month's information. The system enables users to…
The FAA manages the world's safest and most complex aviation system, handling an average of 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers daily across more than 29 million square miles of airspace. The National…
The FAA compiled statements on multiple aviation accidents and incidents occurring from April 22 through May 8, 2026, across both commercial and general aviation categories. The incidents included aircraft landing gear…
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the FAA announced a scheduling reduction at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, limiting daily operations to 2,708 flights to counter overscheduling that had resulted in less…
More than half a dozen drone operators were identified violating federal regulations at Coors Field during the first homestand of the season, prompting the FBI and FAA to strengthen enforcement priorities. Unauthorized…
The Federal Aviation Administration announced the Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response (DETER) program to resolve minor drone violations more swiftly while maintaining airspace safety. Under the program,…
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed rule enabling critical infrastructure sites in 16 sectors—including energy, transportation, chemical, and water treatment facilities—to apply for restrictions on…
A collection of Fly Safe Fact Sheets organized by aviation topic provides safety resources for pilots covering aerodynamics, aeromedical considerations, aeronautical decision making, flight training, maintenance,…
The FAA Safety Briefing magazine will transition to a quarterly publication schedule beginning July 2026, with the Summer 2026 issue expected in early July. Archived issues from 2025 and 2024 are available for download…
The FAA Safety Briefing magazine will transition to a quarterly publication schedule starting with the Summer 2026 issue in early July. The March/April 2026 issue focuses on rotorcraft operations, featuring articles…
The page archives Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) events from 2014 to 2023, including international safety conferences, symposiums, workshops, and stakeholder meetings covering topics such as aviation safety,…
The FAA Safety Briefing magazine will transition from monthly to quarterly publication starting with the Summer 2026 issue in early July. The March/April 2026 issue focuses on rotorcraft safety, featuring articles…
The FAA Daily Air Traffic Report for Friday, May 8, 2026 identified potential weather impacts affecting multiple major airports. Thunderstorms in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas were expected to slow air…
The FAA held multiple aviation and aerospace conferences from 2013 to 2022, including biennial International Aviation Safety Conferences with the EASA, annual Commercial Space Transportation Conferences, and regional…
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The webpage documents congressional testimony delivered by former Federal Aviation Administration officials between March 2023 and June 2025. Testimonies from former FAA administrators and other senior officials…
Current Federal Aviation Administration officials provided testimonies to Congress between May and December 2025, addressing the state of American aviation, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, and…
Former Federal Aviation Administration officials delivered speeches throughout 2024 on topics including aviation safety, commercial space transportation, and aerospace training. Former Administrator Michael Whitaker…
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed civil penalties exceeding $870,000 against American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and World Event Promotions for regulatory failures related to drug and alcohol testing…
The page lists FAA fact sheets covering aviation and aerospace topics, arranged by publication date from May 2026 back to August 2025. Subjects addressed include aircraft certification, drone restrictions near critical…
The FAA publishes general statements as public information not covered by official press releases. Recent statements address topics including Blue Origin's mishap investigation, SpaceX's Falcon 9 return to flight,…
The Federal Aviation Administration reported aviation incidents from April 27 through May 8, 2026, including commercial flights with passenger disturbances and engine problems that landed safely, and general aviation…
The FAA's current officials speeches page displays no available speeches as of April 25, 2024. Users seeking speeches from former officials are directed to the archive.
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