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2023-11-15Federal Register Policy on Definition of Aeronautical Activities
★ 32FAA proposes to update its definition of ‘aeronautical activity’ to include unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), and commercial space launch operations. The revised definition affects airport operators’ obligations under Federal grants to maintain airports for public aviation use. -
2026-05-15AMENDED CERTIFIED INDEX TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
Case #25-7439 May 15, 2026 court filing providing an amended certified index to the administrative record for petitions 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 lists attorneys representing the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of -
2026-05-15
AMENDED CERTIFIED INDEX TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
Court filing providing an amended certified index to the administrative record for petitions 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 lists attorneys representing the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Justice. -
2024-12-06D.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 -
FAA Northwest Mountain Region offices open in Des Moines
GSA Northwest/Arctic Region @US_GSAR10 Today (June 14, 2018), GSA and FAA officially opened the new FAA offices in Des Moines, WA. The new center consolidated four separate buildings into one saving taxpayer dollars and creating a more efficient workspace. 3:11 PM · Jun 14, 2018 -
2008-01-01Compilation of Airport Law Resources
A comprehensive legal research digest that compiles and indexes airport law resources for attorneys and administrators. It provides a bibliography of federal resources, statutory materials, regulations, case law, and secondary sources related to airport legal issues including topics like eminent domain, environmental concerns, leasing, contracting, security, and liability. -
49 USC § 46110 U.S. Code – Judicial review
(a) Filing and Venue.— Except for an order related to a foreign air carrier subject to disapproval by the President under section 41307 or 41509(f) of this title, a person disclosing a substantial interest in an order issued by the Secretary of Transportation (or the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration with respect to security