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FAA Seeks Feedback on Aeronautical Chart Updates
FAA Seeks Feedback on Aeronautical Chart Updates
The enhancements are designed to decrease the number of wrong surface approaches, landings, and departures at airports around the country…
Federal Aviation Administration
May 19
Miracle in the Air: Air Traffic Controllers Guide Passenger to Land Plane Safely
Miracle in the Air: Air Traffic Controllers Guide Passenger to Land Plane Safely
At noon EDT on Tuesday, May 10, the pilot of a Cessna 208 flying to Florida from the Bahamas told his two passengers he wasn’t feeling…
Federal Aviation Administration
May 11
FAA Tests Solar-Power Airfield Lighting at Smaller Airport
FAA Tests Solar-Power Airfield Lighting at Smaller Airport
Could green energy provide safety benefits on top of environmental improvements and cost savings?
Federal Aviation Administration
May 10
7 Ways That Drones Foster Sustainability
7 Ways That Drones Foster Sustainability
Drones for good are on the rise across the country, here are 7 ways they foster sustainability.
Federal Aviation Administration
Apr 22
Inside the Cockpit
Frances Prott, FAA Flight Service’s Safety and Operations Policy Group
Frances Prott, FAA Flight Service’s Safety and Operations Policy Group
Faces: FAA employee profile
FAA Safety Briefing
Apr 15
Joining the Crew
Joining the Crew
Jumpseat: an executive policy perspective
FAA Safety Briefing
Apr 15
Pulling Gs
Pulling Gs
Aeromedical Advisory: a checkup on all things aeromedical
FAA Safety Briefing
Apr 15
The Scoop on Self-Briefings
The Scoop on Self-Briefings
Checklist: FAA resources and safety reminders
FAA Safety Briefing
Apr 15
Drone Zone
Fog Forecasting With Drones
Fog Forecasting With Drones
Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
FAA Safety Briefing
Apr 15
Are Drone Pilots Also “Maintainers”?
Are Drone Pilots Also “Maintainers”?
Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
FAA Safety Briefing
Mar 2
Ensuring I’M SAFE For Every Drone Flight
Ensuring I’M SAFE For Every Drone Flight
Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
FAA Safety Briefing
Dec 30, 2021
Best of 2021: Achievements in Aviation and Aerospace
Best of 2021: Achievements in Aviation and Aerospace
We close out 2021 by celebrating some of the many achievements in aviation and aerospace that occurred this year.
Federal Aviation Administration
Dec 29, 2021
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