Latest FAA News
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FAA Anticipates Busiest Thanksgiving in 15 Years
The Federal Aviation Administration has stated that it anticipates this year's Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years.
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FAA Begins Search for New Air Traffic Automation System
The FAA aims to revolutionise the way air traffic controllers receive flight data, as well as the movement of aircraft between facilities.
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FAA Ends Emergency Order, Normal Airspace Operations to Resume
The emergency order reducing flight activity across the US National Airspace System (NAS) will be lifted at 6 am on Monday, 17 November.
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FAA Freezes Flight Reductions at 6% Amid Improving ATC Staffing
The FAA's planned flight reductions will currently remain at six percent, following recent improvements in air traffic controller staffing.
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Full List: 40 High-Traffic US Airports Facing 10% Flight Reductions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the 40 major airports facing flight reduction orders from today, 7 November.
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FAA Orders 10% Reduction in US Flights Due to Government Shutdown
The FAA is reducing air traffic volumes by 10% at 40 high-volume US airports, citing safety concerns amid the federal government shutdown.
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Government Shutdown Risks Closing Parts of US Airspace
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that parts of U.S. airspace may close next week if the government shutdown continues.
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FAA Approves Seattle-Tacoma's Sustainable Airport Plan
The FAA has approved the Environmental Assessment for the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Plan at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport…
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FAA Extends Restrictions on Newark Liberty Operations Until October 2026
The FAA has further extended the restrictions on flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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ATL Affirms Stability as FAA Withdraws Funding Over DEI Policies
Despite the withdrawal of FAA funding, the City of Atlanta has affirmed its confidence in the financial stability of ATL.
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FAA Launches Vendor Challenge to Update Air Traffic Flow System
The FAA has issued a vendor challenge to develop a new system to manage the flow of air traffic across the United States.
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Modernising US Air Traffic Control
With ever-increasing airspace demands, the FAA aims to modernise a nearly century-old air traffic control system in the US.
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FAA Seeks to Fine Boeing $3.1 Million for Safety Violations
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties of 3,139,319 USD against Boeing.
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FAA Announces EMAS Successes in Chicago and Boca Raton
The FAA has revealed that Engineered Materials Arresting Systems played a part in stopping aircraft during two runway overruns this week.
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FAA Invites Parties to Submit Proposals for New Air Traffic Control System
Sean P. Duffy has confirmed then next step in the FAA's process to select a Prime Integrator for its new air traffic control system.
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FAA Updates Hiring Plan for Air Traffic Controllers & Aviation Safety Personnel
The FAA has released updated plans on how it intends to hire, train and develop new air traffic controllers and aviation safety personnel.
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FAA Upgrades TRACON Communications System at EWR
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the completion of a key workstream for operations at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR).
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Boeing Oversight Failures Blamed for Alaska Airlines 737 Door Plug Blowout
The US NTSB reports that Boeing’s failure to provide sufficient oversight resulted in the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines aircraft.
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FAA Modifies Helicopter Zones and Routes Surrounding DCA
The FAA has announced changes to current aircraft routing surrounding DCA following a midair collision this past January.
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FAA Confirms Flight Limitations at Newark Airport Through End of 2025
The FAA has issued its final order to limit flight arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport until 31 December 2025.
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US: FAA Announces 'Supercharged' Hiring Window for Air Traffic Controllers
US Transportation Secretary, Sean P. Duffy, has announced a plan to increase the hiring of new air traffic controllers.
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FAA Announces Further $332 Million in Grants for Airport Modernisation
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has announced over $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states.
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Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $970 Million to Modernise US Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced 970 million USD in funding to modernise 125 airport terminals in the US.
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FAA Announces Over $2 Billion in Grants for US Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the latest round of funding under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).