House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
The legislation struck language that would allow simulator time to count toward the 1,500-hour training requirement for aspiring pilots.
The legislation struck language that would allow simulator time to count toward the 1,500-hour training requirement for aspiring pilots.
While the FAA Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan mentions target staffing standards for KAUS is 51 employees, the facility currently sits at 39.
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The concept could minimize delays and disruptions in air travel, and reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to an estimated 10 percent, the FAA said.
The FAA wants your input on the environmental impact of the new air traffic control towers designed for municipal and smaller airports.
Monthly safety meetings with the controller workforce are aimed at strengthening proficiency, the agency said.
A new FAA AC cautions against performing a straight-in approach to a nontowered airport when there are other aircraft in the pattern.
Flying with canine companions can be fun as long as they have a comfortable place to sleep.
Pressure is mounting on airlines and the FAA to minimize flight disruptions that have occurred in recent months.