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Head of FAA’s Commercial Space Office Is Taking Buyout Offer
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration office that approves launches for SpaceX, Blue Origin and other commercial ...
New FAA initiative offers 'amazing opportunity' for ERAU air-traffic control students
Some Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students are now able to bypass the FAA Academy and be hired as air-traffic ...
India's IndiGo appoints former FAA chief Whitaker as independent director
India's top airline IndiGo said on Thursday that it has appointed former U.S. Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike ...
Officials: Texas A&M to manage FAA's advanced technology aviation site
The FAA's new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT) will be managed by the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), ...
Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry
A naturalized U.S. citizen working as an FAA contractor pleaded guilty this week to spying in the U.S. on behalf of Iran, ...
FAA to deploy new pilot messaging database system by September
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it plans to deploy a new pilot messaging database by September after a ...
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Crackdown on Helicopter Traffic, FAA Enforces Stringent Flight Rules at Harry Reid Airport Post D.C. Catastrophe
FAA imposes new flight restrictions on tour helicopters at Harry Reid International Airport to improve safety.
FAA investigating after 'green laser' flashed at Black Hawk helicopter
The Federal Aviation Administration reported it is investigating an incident on Thursday involving a laser aimed at a Black ...
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FAA finds safety concerns that could lead to collision at Las Vegas airport after review
A Federal Aviation Administration report warned of dangerous conditions at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to the prevalence of air tour helicopters. The FAA said it ...
FAA To Update Airport Grant Requirements: Removing Environmental Protection & DEI Requirements
The FAA updated the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) fund allocation according to the new administration's policies.