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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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2024 By the Numbers: One of the Busiest Years for Flights

Last year proved to be one for the aviation record books.

Jan 3

2024 wrap-up with top travel day, top 3 airports, IFR flights and cancellation rates

Jan 3

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One Year after Boeing Door Plug Incident

By Mike Whitaker, FAA Administrator

Jan 2

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker in front of U.S. flag

Jan 2

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Airports and Archaeology Meld in Far Reaches of Alaska

The FAA’s Alaskan Region tribal liaison supports Alaskan tribes seeking aviation infrastructure and safety for their community as well as…

Nov 25, 2024

The FAA’s Kendall Campbell against a snowy backdrop in Alaska.

Nov 25, 2024

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Air Force Veteran, FAA Controller Embraces a Commitment to Service

Rodger Reynolds, one of the FAA’s 17,500 U.S. military veterans, continues his honorable service to our nation as an air traffic…

Nov 8, 2024

From left — Rodger Reynolds in a rescue training mission over the Atlantic Ocean while serving in the Air Force Reserves; Reynolds in his last year, 2023, serving for the Air Force Reserves.

Nov 8, 2024

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FAA Completes Framework for Air Taxis to Take Off

By Mike Whitaker, FAA Administrator

Oct 22, 2024

Rendering of an air taxi over a city vertiport

Oct 22, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Oct 3, 2024

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Safety Flies Overseas

FAA, UK partner on pilot, aircraft safety checks

Sep 9, 2024

FAA and UK inspectors with aircraft

Sep 9, 2024

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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, 2024

Back to School for the FAA

Sep 4, 2024

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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, 2024

800 licensed operations with animations of rockets.

Aug 5, 2024

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