Industry Leaders Are Working to Make Safety an Even Playing Field
The NATA and the Air Charter Safety Foundation want to help operators implement SMS ahead of a possible mandate.
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FAA To Field Test Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Capabilities
Administration says that lessons learned during the UTM field tests will be used to support the development of new policies.
NTSB asks FAA for an Airworthiness Directive on Vintage Piper Models
Board says these aircraft built in the 1940s may have structural problems with their rudders.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Resigns, Cites Family Pressures
FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson abruptly resigned from his post Wednesday evening, cutting short his five-year term by half. Dickson, who has held the position as FAA chief since his confirmation in August 2019, cited distance from his family as a basis for the decision. “Over the past several years, my family has been a source […]
California City’s Use of Laser Pointers Gets FAA’s Attention
The city of Sunnyvale uses the tools to clear a downtown shopping and restaurant area of crows, but the FAA cautions the town about the effects on aircraft and pilots.
These Six Airports Have Uncertain Futures
More GA airports could close as noise complaints and land values rise.
NTSB Proposal To Investigate Space Flight Incidents Draws Pushback
A National Transportation Safety Board proposal that would allow it to investigate space flight incidents has sparked pushback from the FAA, which already has jurisdiction over the space industry.
Joby Aviation Moves A Step Closer to Certification
The California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer has begun FAA conformity testing of its air taxi prototype.
Are You Flying With Approved Aircraft Parts?
A little bit of due diligence now can save you an expensive headache later, or worse.
FAA Raises Doubts Over Changing East Hampton Airport to Private Use
Town board voted to close the airport and reopen with rules to cut noise.
