Articles for tag FAA
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Apr
28
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 28, 2025) -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the FAA for its decision to halt implementation of a controversial policy that would have classified pilots’ incomplete medical certification applications as denied, the same category occupied by pilots who have been evaluated as unfit to fly.
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Apr
23
2025
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The tragic January 29 midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport exposed hazards from the mix of helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft in the surrounding airspace. We took swift action by permanently restricting non-essential helicopter operations and eliminating helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic around the airport.
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Apr
15
2025
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The FAA has issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., which operated the Bell 206 helicopter that crashed Thursday in the Hudson River. The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired.
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Apr
14
2025
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The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25.
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Mar
28
2025
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Friday, March 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON – As required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented Section 803 Data Privacy, that allows private aircraft owners to request to keep certain ownership information, like their name and address, private and not publicly available on FAA websites.
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Mar
26
2025
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high.
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Mar
12
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March. 11, 2025 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami AFSS tank system for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters.
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Recoil Aerospace
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Mar
11
2025
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Fargo, ND – Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in air medical solutions, is expanding its certified helicopter offerings with two new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Airbus helicopters. The certifications cover the H145 D-3 and Super Puma variants, giving operators more options for high-quality, innovative medical interiors designed for the demands of aeromedical transport.
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Mar
10
2025
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AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE NEAR THE HELO PAD, LAS VEGAS, NV
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Mar
06
2025
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Marianna, FL - February 28, 2025 - Crew Training International (CTI) in partnership with Helicopter Institute, collectively known as Team CTI, has been awarded the U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program, marking a historic first for U.S. Army aviation training. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), represents a transformative shift in the way the Army trains rotary-wing aviators.
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Feb
19
2025
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GPMS International, a leader in predictive Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), has announced that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Foresight MX HUMS on the Airbus Helicopters H145 D2 and D3 platforms. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with Wysong Enterprises and Metro Aviation, key partners who played a crucial role in the certification and installation process.
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Feb
18
2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Santa Clara, CA—Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training.
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Feb
03
2025
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WASHINGTON – Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LIX. Drones also are prohibited around the downtown area during the days leading up to the event. Drone operators who enter the restricted areas without permission could face drone confiscation, fines up to $75,000 and potential criminal prosecution.
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Jan
07
2025
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WASHINGTON— The FAA is helping to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
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Dec
17
2024
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There are more than one million drones lawfully registered with the FAA in the United States and there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement drones lawfully in the sky on any given day. With the technology landscape evolving, we expect that number to increase over time.
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Dec
17
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has completed a landmark series of major aerostructure tests for certification credit with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).
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Dec
09
2024
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WASHINGTON – If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.
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Dec
03
2024
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Alexandria, VA (December 3, 2024) – The FAA has issued a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility lineworkers when performing human external cargo (HEC) operations. This decision ensures uniformity, enhances safety, and promotes operational compliance with existing local, state, and federal safety rules.
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Mar
02
2023
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29.
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