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2025-05-01
Airline 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 -
2025-04-24
Trump’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. -
2025-03-30
Why 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 -
Exclusive: US FAA to slow arrivals at Reagan National Airport to reduce risks after crash
Summary FAA reduces Reagan National arrivals to 26 per hour for safety NTSB and FAA brief Senate on crash investigation Transportation Secretary Duffy reconsiders air traffic control staffing rules The FAA told airlines late Wednesday that the reduction from a maximum rate of 28 to 26 arrivals per hour would reduce risk but also increase -
2024-12-19
Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update, Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida
Action Notice. Summary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) for the Naples Municipal Airport (the Airport). On December 9, 2021, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the NAA were in compliance with applicable requirements. The -
2024-12-18
DCA’s Coveted Beyond-Perimeter Slots Awarded to Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United
In October, I wrote about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines tentatively being awarded beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). For context, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a bill that will allow five beyond-perimeter slots to be added. Each accommodate a flight that breaches the past 1,250-mile limitation -
2024-12-12
FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick
Mike Whitaker’s resignation comes at a time of turmoil for the agency, which is facing air traffic controller shortages and aging equipment. By Oriana Pawlyk 12/12/2024 09:07 AM EST The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is resigning in January, leaving the aviation safety agency without a confirmed chief in the middle of a major probe -
2024-12-06
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Cracks Down on FAA Compliance with NEPA
Posted in Aircraft, Airlines, Airport Noise and Capacity Act (ANCA), Airports, Airspace, Aviation and Airport News, California Airport Land Use Planning, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Law, Clean Air Act, Environmental, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Regulation, Litigation, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Transportation On November 12, 2024, the District -
2024-11-20
FAA Puget Sound Airspace Webinar
Almost everything you ever wanted to know about flight paths. Can you handle the truth? Overview A two hour seminar hosted by the FAA which answers every common question area residents always. have. We’ve participated in several of these in other cities and although each is customized to describe the local airport and flight paths,