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…
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FAA 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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Transportation Secretary Encourages Mexico to Comply with Aviation Agreement
He said they have engaged in anti-competitive behavior. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently responded to the consensus reached by his department and Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and…
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FAA Orders Investigation After Blue Origin’s Rocket Mishap
The launch review follows payload loss during the company’s third mission. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered Blue Origin to investigate an upper-stage issue that occurred during the…
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FAA Proposes Fines Against Airlines Over Drug and Alcohol Testing Noncompliance
Allegations involve incomplete follow-up procedures after positive drug and alcohol tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against two airlines over alleged violations of drug…
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FAA Streamlines Commercial Space Approvals
Commercial spacecraft operators will now only have to hold one license that covers numerous qualifications. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the implementation of a rule, which will…
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DOT and FAA Announce New Safety Measures Between Helicopters and Airplanes
Policy shifts air traffic control procedures from visual separation to radar-based spacing U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford recently announced safety…
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