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Dec. 1 – Safety Group aims to reduce the U.S. commercial aviation fatality risk by 50% from 2010 to 2025. FAA Fact Sheets Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) System Commercial Aviation Safety Team Link to the original site No tags for this post. WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative, environmentally-friendly, sustainable sources for commercial jet fuel. The FAA funds are being distributed by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) John A. Volpe Center. “These new green aviation fuels will use energy sources right here [...] WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation officials and airport and airline operators today discussed a series of steps to improve critical information-sharing during severe weather to help guide better decision-making about flight diversions. “We have the best aviation system in the world and we are committed to doing everything we can to help [...] FAA looks to industry to help the agency advance testing, development and use of alternative fuels Link to the original site No tags for this post. WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today encouraged travelers to take an active role in aviation safety when they fly this holiday season. “We operate the safest transportation system in the world but we can all take some simple steps to keep ourselves and our loved [...] SEATTLE – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, Inc, of McMinnville, Ore., for allegedly operating aircraft on seven flights in 2009 when the pilots on those flights had not been trained in accordance with the airline’s approved training program. The FAA alleged Evergreen failed to [...] FAA Offers Holiday Travel Tips Nov 21-FAA encourages travelers to take an active role in safety when they fly this holiday season. FAA Press Release (11/21/11) DOT Secretary LaHood’s Fast Lane Blog (11/15/2011) Link to the original site No tags for this post. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In preparation for the upcoming winter storm season, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt are convening a Forumon Wednesday, November 30 to find better ways to manage aircraft diversions. Participants in the forum will review a series of proposed steps to improve travel for passengers who are diverted [...] FAA LAUNCHES GENERAL AVIATON WILDLIFE OUTREACH The FAA recently launched a wildlife poster outreach campaign for the general aviation (GA) community – pilots, airport sponsors, mechanics, engine manufacturers, students at aviation schools, and aviation organizations – to increase wildlife strike reporting among this important segment of aviation. For the last 50 years, the FAA has [...] Airports come in all shapes and sizes and can provide pilots with opportunities for both education and enjoyment at any level. This is the focus of the November/December 2011 issue of FAA Safety Briefing, which takes an in-depth look at the nation’s wide array of public-use airports. Articles highlight the benefits of exploring new places [...] Washington, D.C. – In a continuing effort to combat the growing problem of lasers directed at aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created a new website to make it easier for pilots and the public to report laser incidents and obtain information on the subject, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today. The website, which [...] The FAA has a new website to make it easier for pilots and the public to report laser incidents. Link to the original site No tags for this post. ATLANTA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing $1,042,500 in civil penalties against Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly operating two aircraft on a combined 63 flights when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges Pinnacle operated a Canadair Regional Jet on 23 flights between April 30 [...] ATLANTA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $241,200 civil penalty against Streamline Aviation, Inc., of Miami, Fla., for allegedly failing to complete proper repairs and inspections of steel landing gear parts. The FAA alleges Streamline failed to do proper maintenance on at least 62 landing gear parts on 31 work orders between [...] MEMPHIS, TENN.-Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today dedicated the new $72.6 million air traffic control tower and radar approach control at Memphis International Airport. The new tower enables air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to both passenger and cargo flights. “We must invest in rebuilding and expanding [...] |
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