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2025-05-08FAA unveils overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system ‘Brand New’
By JOSH FUNK and JOHN SEEWER The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of a U.S. air traffic control system that it said still relies on floppy disks and replacement parts found on eBay and has come under renewed scrutiny in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures. The plan calls for six new air traffic -
2025-05-01Airline Trade Group Asks FAA To Extend New York Flight Requirement Cuts Due To Inadequate ATC Staffing
By Alexander Mitchell On April 30, 2025, multiple major US-based airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend cuts to minimum flight requirements at highly congested airports in the New York City area. The organization of airline industry representatives has requested that these cuts be made through October 2027, with the group citing severe -
2025-04-25
FAA to roll back environmental, climate and Civil Rights commitments in Airport Grant rules
Executive Orders have significant impact on environmental justice and lead The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice updating the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances, making several important changes that airport-affected communities should know about. These new rules take immediate effect for Fiscal Year 2025 AIP grants, but the FAA is accepting public -
2025-04-25Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances
The FAA has proposed updates to its Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances to reflect new requirements from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and recent executive orders. Key changes include removing older equity- and climate-related executive orders, adding new ones focused on free speech and ending DEI programs, and introducing a new assurance requiring airports to continue offering leaded aviation fuel (100LL) until a safe unleaded replacement is widely available. Public comments on these changes were accepted through May 9, 2025. -
2025-04-25
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances
The FAA has proposed updates to its Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances to reflect new requirements from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and recent executive orders. Key changes include removing older equity- and climate-related executive orders, adding new ones focused on free speech and ending DEI programs, and introducing a new assurance requiring airports to continue offering leaded aviation fuel (100LL) until a safe unleaded replacement is widely available. Public comments on these changes were accepted through May 9, 2025. -
2025-04-24Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: Follow the Law
Thursday, April 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy issued a reminder to all recipients of federal transportation funding that they must comply with federal laws. Non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions. “Federal grants come with a clear obligation to adhere to federal laws,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. -
2025-04-18Roundtable engagement guidance: How the FAA engages with Airport and Community Roundtables
This FAA guidance document explains how Airport and Community Roundtables work as forums where local governments, communities, and aviation stakeholders can collaboratively discuss concerns about nearby airport operations. The FAA participates in these roundtables to provide technical expertise but does not vote on issues, and roundtables can submit formal recommendations for changes to flight procedures or airspace operations. Any recommended changes must go through a thorough FAA review process, including safety and environmental assessments, and can take several years to implement. -
2025-04-18
Roundtable engagement guidance: How the FAA engages with Airport and Community Roundtables
This FAA guidance document explains how Airport and Community Roundtables work as forums where local governments, communities, and aviation stakeholders can collaboratively discuss concerns about nearby airport operations. The FAA participates in these roundtables to provide technical expertise but does not vote on issues, and roundtables can submit formal recommendations for changes to flight procedures or airspace operations. Any recommended changes must go through a thorough FAA review process, including safety and environmental assessments, and can take several years to implement. -
2025-03-30Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Illness
Is the F.A.A. really ensuring safety by disqualifying pilots who receive a diagnosis or treatment? Troy Merritt, a pilot, sought professional help for his mental-health challenges and then had to go through an arduous process to regain his certification to fly… Troy Merritt, a pilot for a major U.S. airline, returned from his 30th birthday -
