This is the last step required for introducing new type of aircraft to the public. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final rule outlining regulations for air…
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TSA Gears Up for Record-High Labor Day Air Travel
17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
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FAA Agrees to More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
Under an agreement, controllers will receive a minimum of 10 hours between shifts. The Federal Aviation Administration reached a deal with an airport employee union to give air…
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Senate Passes FAA Bill on Air Safety and Customer Service
The bill would also increase the number of air traffic controllers. The Senate passed a bill to improve air travel safety and boost the number of air traffic…
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Senator Believes Congress May Need Short-Term FAA Extension
Amendment requests have slowed reauthorization proceedings. Senator John Thune of South Dakota stated that Congress may have to pass a short-term extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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Congress Reaches a Deal on Airline Safety
The measures will not increase the retirement age for pilots. Negotiators in the House and Senate announced on Monday that an agreement was reached to support staffing for…
Read MoreFAA Allocates Funding to Enhance Traffic Control Tower Operations
Investments will support safety upgrades and operations at regional airports in 17 states. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing $20 million to enhance 20 airport-owned airport traffic…
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Panel Recommends FAA Drop Therapy Disclosure Requirement for Pilots
Says requirement “leads to healthcare avoidance” for high-stress workers. A panel of experts recommended that the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) should drop the disclosure requirement for pilots and…
Read MoreFAA Forms Panel to Review Air Traffic Control Fatigue
A series of near-miss incidents in 2023 occurred due to staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a panel to address concerns surrounding air traffic controller…
Read MoreState Department Seeks Regulation of Higher Airspace Operations
The agency joins allies in a call for action from the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Department of State recently called for the development of international rules of…
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