FAA is proposing regulatory changes for noise reduction from sonic booms. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed regulatory changes to…
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FAA Awards Grants to Upgrade U.S. Airport Infrastructure
$1.776 billion has been granted to forty-six U.S. states to assist with airport upgrades for safety, runway rehabilitations, and family-friendly enhancements. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that…
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FAA Investigating Drone Collision with Jet Blue Flight in NYC
The airline pilot reported the strike occurred at 3,000 feet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a JetBlue pilot’s report of a drone striking his aircraft at…
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FAA and DOT Announce State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control Software
A contract has been awarded to Air Space Intelligence for cutting-edge technologies to improve flight scheduling and management. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator…
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DHS Reports Intercepted Drone Threats During World Cup Events
Over 100 incursions have occurred near FIFA tournament venues. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reported that federal authorities had intercepted nearly 100 drones around FIFA World Cup tournament…
Read MoreTransportation Department Invests in Airport Infrastructure Modernization
The transportation secretary said that “American families deserve state-of-the-art runways and infrastructure that will make their travel experience safer, smoother, and more efficient.” Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary…
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FAA Invests in Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization
The agency plans tower replacements and upgrades at airports nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $750 million to replace eight aging air traffic control towers…
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FAA Completes First Phase of Pilot Alert System Overhaul
After a system failure in 2023, NOTAM has been uploaded to the cloud. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed…
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FAA Hits Recruitment Goal Targeting Gamers for Air Traffic Control
The transportation secretary said the campaign was “wildly successful.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ran a targeted recruitment campaign last month after the number of air traffic controllers…
Read MoreFAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure Sites
The rule would allow designated facilities to request no-fly zones for drones based on safety and security concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule that…
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