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FAA Upgrades Wrong-Surface Alert Technology

Controllers are alerted when pilots inadvertently line up to land on a taxiway instead of a runway.

Mar 2, 2023

Planes lined up on the runway at Seattle-Tacoma Airport.

Mar 2, 2023

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Up, Up and Away: Safety Takes Center Stage in Famous Balloon Fiesta

It’s been said you must experience it once in your life — a dazzling display of hundreds of colorful hot air balloons over the skies of…

Oct 3

Up, Up and Away: Safety Takes Center Stage in Famous Balloon Fiesta

Oct 3

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Safety Flies Overseas

FAA, UK partner on pilot, aircraft safety checks

Sep 9

FAA and UK inspectors with aircraft

Sep 9

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Back to School for the FAA

As students head back to school this fall, the FAA will also add aerospace to the educational experience! Explore student opportunities for…

Sep 4

Back to School for the FAA

Sep 4

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The 800th Space Operation: Safety is Key to Success of Commercial Space Industry

The FAA recently surpassed the 800th licensed commercial space operation.

Aug 5

800 licensed operations with animations of rockets.

Aug 5

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FAA Makes Drone History in Dallas Area

Will help pave the way for expanded drone package delivery nationwide

Jul 24

A drone delivering a package over a suburban community.

Jul 24

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Investing in International Aviation Safety

The FAA’s international collaboration is supporting safe summer travel

Jul 24

a map with various lines connecting cities.

Jul 24

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Earth Day at the FAA

Our efforts are making the national aerospace system more sustainable for the airline industry and members of the flying public.

Apr 19

Earth Day at the FAA

Apr 19

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U.S. Airports turn to BIL for Funding Needs

The infrastructure law is helping airports benefit from terminal projects that — among other things — increase energy efficiency and…

Apr 19

U.S. Airports turn to BIL for Funding Needs

Apr 19

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For the Birds

The FAA and USDA continue studying the use of drones to ward off potential bird strikes around airports.

Apr 17

A photo taken from a drone of a hawk on a radar tower.

Apr 17

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