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FAA Seeks Public Comment on Aviation Noise Effects and Mitigation Research Portfolio

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to seek public comment on the existing noise research portfolio, including the Neighborhood Environmental Survey, and additional areas recommended for investigation. The notice is available on FAAs website. The FAA is sharing...

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FAA Announces New Airport Grant Program

$2 Billion in funds will provide economic relief to airports around the country during COVID-19 public health emergency.

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DOT Issues Two New Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the U.S.

Rules require Remote ID of drones and allow small drone operators to fly over people and at night under some conditions.

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FAA Grants Santa Claus Special Flight and Launch Permissions

Santa Claus and his reindeer-powered sleigh granted special permissions to fly directly to rooftops on Christmas Eve.

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Updated Runway to Recovery Framework Released

WASHINGTON Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its government partners released an update to Runway to Recovery: The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus framework. Version 1.1, referred to as...

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Keep Holiday Laser Lights Out of the Sky

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning today that holiday laser-light displays can be dangerous for flights when aimed into the sky. The agency receives reports from pilots who are distracted or temporarily blinded by residential laser-light displays....

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Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers May Receive Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, with Appropriate Precaution

WASHINGTON Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Pfizer, Inc.s COVID-19 vaccine, the FAA has determined that pilots may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification. FAA Air Traffic...

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FAA Working with Nation’s Airports to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine Arrivals

WASHINGTON Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided planning considerations to assist the nations airports to facilitate the safe and efficient transportation of COVID-19 vaccines. Airport operators have a unique role in the transport of vaccines to the American public,...

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FAA to Hold Dec. 2 Public Meeting for Space Florida Shuttle Landing Facility

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a virtual public meeting to receive public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport in Titusville, Fla. The meeting is Wednesday, Dec....

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FAA Offers Tips to Fly Healthy during the Holidays

If your holiday celebrations involve flying to see family and friends, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) encourages you to visit FlyHealthy.gov for updated federal guidance to safely navigate all aspects of air travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The...

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