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    For Wesley Major, Disability is not a Showstopper

    For Wesley Major, Disability is not a Showstopper

    The FAA has accommodated the intellectual and physical needs of one of its airport safety specialists.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct 29
    Seeing is Believing

    Seeing is Believing

    In 1998, Dr. Barry Hyde suffered an accident the resulted in the loss of his eyesight. Now, he is improving aviation safety with the FAA.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct 27
    Drones Revolutionize Wildland Firefighting

    Drones Revolutionize Wildland Firefighting

    Drones are being used to help suppress and contain wildfire, saving lives on the ground and in the air.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct 27
    A Career Path for Air Traffic Controllers with Disabilities

    A Career Path for Air Traffic Controllers with Disabilities

    The FAA recently reached a milestone with its Aviation Development Program.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct 22
    Inside the Cockpit
    FAA Testing New System to Increase Weather Information to Alaska Pilots

    FAA Testing New System to Increase Weather Information to Alaska Pilots

    The program is also planned to expand weather camera system to other states.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep 21
    Save Story: Heads Up at Terre Haute

    Save Story: Heads Up at Terre Haute

    Air traffic control supervisor Matt Gillett caught hazards on back-to-back days in June, one of which could have prevented a collision…
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep 16
    Small Businesses Play a Big Part in Aviation Safety

    Small Businesses Play a Big Part in Aviation Safety

    Learn how the FAA collaborates with small businesses throughout the U.S. to provide parts and materials that are critical for aviation…
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep 14
    Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner

    Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner

    #FlySafe GA Safety Enhancement Topic
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Sep 13
    Drone Zone
    Coming Soon — More Airspace for Drone Operations

    Coming Soon — More Airspace for Drone Operations

    Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Sep 2
    FAA Fire Fighting With Drones

    FAA Fire Fighting With Drones

    Using drones to aid aircraft rescue and firefighting is the latest benefit of a research agreement between the FAA and DFW airport.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Aug 30
    Give Us Your Best Shot

    Give Us Your Best Shot

    During National Drone Safety Awareness Week, the FAA is sharing your joy of flying drones safely through photo submissions.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Aug 16
    Send in the Drones! — Scoping and Coping with Adverse Environmental Impacts

    Send in the Drones! — Scoping and Coping with Adverse Environmental Impacts

    Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Jun 29
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