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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