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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Federal Aviation Administration
Sep 14
Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner
Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner
#FlySafe GA Safety Enhancement Topic
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
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.
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.
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
FAA Safety Briefing
Jun 29
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