Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today outlined the agency’s Caribbean Initiative with media and international stakeholders. “The Caribbean region is of critical importance to the United States,” Administrator Huerta said. “By working together, we are building a foundation of increased cooperation that will allow us to enhance safety and efficiency throughout a region […]
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FAA Awards $33.7 Million in Environmental Grants to Airports
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Friday announced the recent award of $33.7 million in FAA grants to nine airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) and Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle (ZEV) programs. “These grants represent the U.S. Department of Transportation’s continued commitment […]
FAA Awards $90 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Airports
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced on Friday more than$90 million in FAA grants to six airports in Alabama, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Wyoming for airport runway, taxiway, and apron projects. “A safe and efficient air transportation system for the traveling public requires building and maintaining the airport infrastructure at our nation’s […]
FAA to Boost Pilot Professional Development
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to enhance the professional development of U.S. air carrier pilots to make certain that they adhere to standard procedures and prevent behavior which could lead to pilot errors. The rule would require leadership and command training, and mentoring training for pilots-in-command. It would also require each air carrier […]
FAA Issues Record of Decision for Southern California Metroplex Project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision for the Southern California Metroplex project. The decision enables the agency to move forward with the project, which will replace dozens of existing conventional air traffic control procedures with new satellite-based procedures. Prior to making the decision, the FAA […]
Section 333 vs. Part 107: What Works for You?
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new small drone rule – formally known as Part 107 – is effective on August 29. You may also be wondering what happens to your Section 333 exemption grant or petition for exemption. View the video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKwU1wITxOA&feature=youtu.be The biggest question is whether you are better off flying under the […]
Specialist with Chicago ADO Recipient of 2016 ACC Agency Best Practices Award
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced the selection of Amy Hanson, Environmental Protection Specialist with the FAA Chicago Airports District Office, as the recipient of the 2016 ACC Agency Best Practices Award. Hanson was specifically recognized for her leadership and role in successfully delivering the Chicago Modernization Plan Environmental Assessment Re-Evaluation. The purpose of the […]
FAA Opens Window a Smidge to Hire Air Traffic Controllers
In preparation for the future workforce, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced recently that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions from August 8-15, 2016. “We provide the safest, most efficient airspace system in the world and we need exceptional people to support our mission,” said FAA Administrator Michael […]
FAA Improves Runway Conditions Reporting
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other members of the aviation community have developed new standards to improve safety at U.S. airports during inclement weather. On October 1, 2016, U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, and air traffic controllers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) standards to reduce […]
Rinaldi Tells House Aviation Subcommittee Controller Staffing at a 27-Year Low
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Paul Rinaldi told the House Aviation Subcommittee last week that the number of fully certified air traffic controllers, already at a 27-year low, fell again in the first three months of this year. Rinaldi said the situation has reached a crisis level and outlined several recommendations, including increasing […]
