FAA Revokes Certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service

FAA Revokes Certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service

FAA Revokes Certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service Friday, March 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order revoking the certificate of Santa Monica Propeller Service, Inc., of Santa Monica, California.  The FAA alleges that:  Between May and November 2021, the company approved four Hartzell propellers for return to service […]

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FAA Proposes $146,500 Penalty Against Spirit Airlines for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

FAA Proposes 6,500 Penalty Against Spirit Airlines for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

FAA Proposes $146,500 Penalty Against Spirit Airlines for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations Friday, March 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $146,500 civil penalty against Spirit Airlines of Miramar, Florida, for allegedly violating the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.  The FAA alleges Spirit employees offered five separate shipments containing compressed […]

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FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching

FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching

FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching Tuesday, March 19, 2024 WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2024 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 27.  This one-day national event encourages drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT” by focusing on five safety elements: Register your drone […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $110 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports

Biden-Harris Administration Announces 0 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $110 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports Wednesday, March 20, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $110 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to over 70 airports across the U.S. for projects that increase safety and expand capacity. The $110 million […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize 20 Small and Regional Airport Traffic Control Towers Across the U.S.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces  Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize 20 Small and Regional Airport Traffic Control Towers Across the U.S.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize 20 Small and Regional Airport Traffic Control Towers Across the U.S. Thursday, March 21, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20 million to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 17 states. The funding will be used […]

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FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification

FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification

FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification Friday, March 15, 2024 WASHINGTON – Pilots who operate drones that are required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID Rule.  In September 2023, the FAA issued a policy for exercising discretion in determining whether to take enforcement action for drone operators who were not […]

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FAA Proposes $280,000 Penalty Against Southern Airways Express

FAA Proposes 0,000 Penalty Against Southern Airways Express

FAA Proposes $280,000 Penalty Against Southern Airways Express Wednesday, March 13, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $280,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express of Palm Beach, Florida, for allegedly using an unqualified co-pilot on revenue flights.  The FAA alleges that between Oct. 1, 2022, and Oct. 12, 2022, the company […]

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FAA Proposes $175,000 Penalty Against Houston-Based Empyreal Jet

FAA Proposes 5,000 Penalty Against Houston-Based Empyreal Jet

FAA Proposes $175,000 Penalty Against Houston-Based Empyreal Jet Wednesday, March 13, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $175,000 civil penalty against Empyreal Jet of Houston for allegedly operating a Raytheon Hawker 800 jet when it was not airworthy following improper maintenance.  An inspection in September 2022 found cracks in the skin […]

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FAA Rolls Out New Technology for Controllers to Improve Surface Safety at the Nation’s Airports

FAA Rolls Out New Technology for Controllers to Improve Surface Safety at the Nation’s Airports

FAA Rolls Out New Technology for Controllers to Improve Surface Safety at the Nation’s Airports Thursday, March 14, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today it is launching a new surface safety tool, called Approach Runway Verification (ARV), at air traffic control towers across the nation to improve safety at airports. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport […]

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2025 Budget Proposal Invests in Aviation Safety

2025 Budget Proposal Invests in Aviation Safety

2025 Budget Proposal Invests in Aviation Safety Monday, March 11, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget request to Congress. The budget will build on the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety priorities by allowing the agency to hire more air traffic controllers, modernize the nation’s infrastructure, and strengthen the agency’s safety […]

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