Group of senators writes the acting administrator about their concerns. Six senators wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week, requesting that they regulate airlines’ ongoing reduction…
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FAA Ends Minimum International Flight Waivers
Pandemic exceptions expire for airports in New York and Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that temporary waivers for international flight requirements are ending,…
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EPA Concerned with Lead in Aviation Fuel
Commercial jet fuel is not leaded. The Environmental Protection Agency said it was proposing to declare emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel as posing a danger…
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FAA Rule Extends Flight Attendant Rest Periods
Increases rest period to 10 hours. This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new rule that will give flight attendants 10 consecutive hours off between shifts.…
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Subcommittee Chair Calls for Bezos Rocket Investigation
Rocket launch failed in Texas. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Representative Don Beyer of Virginia was joined by fellow subcommittee member Representative Brian Babin…
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FAA Allows Delta to Temporarily Cut Some Flights
Full refunds for canceled flights are a condition for cuts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided last week to allow Delta Air Lines to temporarily cut off some…
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Senator Graham Proposes Raising Pilot Retirement Age
The move is an attempt to address the commercial pilot shortage. A group led by Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina proposed legislation to raise the mandatory retirement…
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FAA Commits to Notify Congress of Unusual Air Activity
Accidentally triggered lockdown due to Golden Knights demonstration. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wrote a letter to Congress on Friday, promising to implement steps to adequately alert…
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Administration Appoints Acting FAA Leader
Billy Nolen promoted from associate administrator for aviation safety. President Biden’s administration announced last week that the associate administrator for aviation safety of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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Transportation Secretary Responds to 5G Delay
Verizon and AT&T have postponed some rollouts near airports. Airline companies and aircraft manufacturers have been expressing concern about the use of 5G cellular communications near major airports.…
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