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…
Read MoreFAA 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.…
Read MoreSubcommittee 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…
Read MoreFAA 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…
Read MoreSenator 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…
Read MoreFAA 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…
Read MoreAdministration 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)…
Read MoreTransportation 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.…
Read MoreFAA Warns Pilots of Weapon Fire at Ethiopian Capital
Calls on Americans to leave the troubled nation at the earliest opportunity. On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a warning to pilots flying to and from…
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