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2026-03-19Certified LIST of AGENCY RECORD March 19, 2026
Administrative record index filing in federal court appeals challenging the FAA’s September 24, 2025 Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document provides notice that the administrative record is available via Box.com link to counsel. -
2026-02-11Officials Claim Drone Incursion Led to Shutdown of El Paso Airport
The secretary of transportation said the military had neutralized a drug cartel drone. Two officials said testing of counter-drone technology prompted the closure. The F.A.A. initially said it would last 10 days. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted an order to ground all flights at El Paso International Airport on Wednesday. The order was initially issued -
2026-02-05Motion to consolidate petitions denied
Court order from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressing two consolidated cases involving Vashon Island Fair Skies and City of Burien challenging the Federal Aviation Administration. The order denies motions for separate opening briefs and oversized briefs, while establishing deadlines for consolidated briefing. -
2026-02-05Motion to consolidate petitions denied
Court order denying motions for separate opening briefs and oversized consolidated opening brief in two consolidated Federal Aviation Administration cases. Sets briefing schedule with consolidated opening brief due March 30, 2026. -
2026-01-28FAA NYCAR Roundtable Tighten SKORR Procedure
FAA Eastern Region presentation to NYCAR roundtable on the SKORR6 procedure modification at JFK Airport. The procedure moves the SKORR waypoint from Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach neighborhood to Jamaica Bay to reduce noise exposure over Howard Beach communities by shifting departure flight paths southward over water. -
2026-01-28
Tighten skorr procedure
FAA Eastern Region presentation to NYCAR roundtable on the SKORR6 procedure modification at JFK Airport. The procedure moves the SKORR waypoint from Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach neighborhood to Jamaica Bay to reduce noise exposure over Howard Beach communities by shifting departure flight paths southward over water. -
2026-01-27Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Unveil New Agency Structure to Enhance Safety, Embrace Innovation, & Increase Transparency
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced their plan to implement a long overdue overhaul of the FAA’s organizational structure. The comprehensive re-organization – the largest in the agency’s history – includes the creation of a new safety oversight office. -
2026-01-20Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
A consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 introduced by Mr. Cole in the House of Representatives. The bill includes six divisions covering Department of Defense, Labor/Health/Human Services/Education, Homeland Security, Transportation/Housing/Urban Development, authorizing extenders, and health care extenders. -
2026-01-20
Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills
USCTA Alert Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills January 20, 2026 -
Airport Improvement Program Guidelines for Noise Mitigation Implementation
This document outlines FAA guidelines for implementing noise mitigation programs under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). It details requirements for developing specific guidelines covering acquisition programs, sound insulation, purchase assurance, and various implementation criteria including appraisals, market exposure, and relocation proposals.