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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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Nov
21
2024
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Mesa, Ariz. (Nov. 20, 2024) — Able Aerospace Services, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptance of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support aircraft maintenance and aircraft component maintenance. Able Aerospace is an industry leading provider in repair, overhaul, exchange and approved replacement parts for fixed-and rotor-wing customers around the world.
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Nov
19
2024
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND CRASHED INTO THE GRASS WHILE AIR-TAXIING FROM SOUTH HANGAR TO THE WEST HANGAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
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Nov
15
2024
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AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING FROM OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND WHILE LANDING LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED, GALLIANO, LA.
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Nov
15
2024
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers.
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Oct
23
2024
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ready for powered lift, which will be the first completely new category of civil aircraft since helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. Powered lift operations include air taxis, cargo delivery and a variety of operations within urban and rural areas.
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Oct
23
2024
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Las Vegas, NV (October 22, 2024) – The FAA has issued a final rule for the qualifications, training, and operational requirements for pilots and instructors flying powered-lift aircraft, which combine characteristics of airplanes and helicopters. This rule is a key step toward advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, which include air taxis and cargo delivery, becoming a reality in the US National Airspace System.
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Oct
22
2024
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Santa Cruz, CA, October 22, 2024, Oct 22, 2024 — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today welcomed the release of new rules designed to enable the operation of Joby’s revolutionary aircraft in the United States.
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Sep
26
2024
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Alexandria, VA (September 25, 2024) – As the FAA creates the regulatory framework that will expand the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the US National Airspace System (NAS), Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has released a statement outlining specific recommendations for UAS operation beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their remote pilots or observers. VAI urges regulators and industry to review and consider this position statement, developed with all airspace users and operations in mind, as the industry begins scaled UAS operations.
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Sep
18
2024
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STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 17, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to offer a one-time life extension for specific main gear box housings on its S-92 helicopters. By leveraging the Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) data collected from Sikorsky’s unmatched S-92 fleet - representing more than 300 aircraft and 2.3 million fleet flight hours - the company developed a methodology to more accurately determine the life-limit for parts and help alleviate supply chain issues affecting the industry.
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Aug
28
2024
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 people who violated federal drone regulations. The FAA issued the fines between October 2022 and June 2024.
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Jul
31
2024
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SANTA MONICA AND ATLANTIC CITY (July 31, 2024) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has qualified its VR simulator — the first FAA-qualified VR FSTD in the United States. This achievement is a landmark in aviation safety and a pivotal step in bringing advanced flight simulation technology to pilots and operators nationwide amid intensifying demand for pilots. It also cements VR’s increasingly influential role in the future of U.S. pilot training. Outside the U.S., Loft Dynamics is the first and only VR simulator to achieve qualification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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Jul
30
2024
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WASHINGTON— In a first for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorized commercial drone flights without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace.
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Jun
20
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 received Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) authorization to use a suite of software tools developed in-house, called ‘ElevateOS’, that are designed to enable high-tempo, on-demand air taxi operations.
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Apr
30
2024
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WASHINGTON— This year's FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium will focus on how the FAA continues to safely integrate these aircraft while creating a framework to accelerate advanced operations.
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Apr
19
2024
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(SALISBURY, MD) Kilroy Aviation, LLC. announced today that the company received approval from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) for its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).
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Mar
20
2024
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WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2024 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 27.
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Mar
18
2024
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WASHINGTON - Pilots who operate drones that are required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID Rule.
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Feb
27
2024
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Anaheim, California (Feb. 27, 2024) – Schweizer is pleased to announce it is expanding factory overhaul services under its FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification to help reduce customers’ costs. New services now available for the S300C, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters include overhauls of main and tail rotor gearboxes, landing gear dampeners, and actuators.
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Feb
26
2024
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – February 26, 2024 – Astronautics Corporation of America announces the global launch of its Federal Aviation Administration technical standard order approved AeroSync Mission connectivity system as an aftermarket solution for all Part 27 and 29 helicopters.
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Feb
21
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 become the first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to complete the third of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) type certification process.
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Feb
15
2024
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Oliver, BC, Canada – February 15, 2024 – Previously approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Transwest’s Bell Medium Vertical Reference Doors are approved for the Bell 205A-1, 212, 214B/B1 and 412, 412EP, 412CF aircraft and are readily available.
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Feb
02
2024
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WASHINGTON – The FAA is now partnering with several companies to offer drone pilots more places to receive official airspace awareness information.
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Dec
18
2023
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Coptersafety is pleased to announce the addition of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved H145 Initial, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and Recurrent training programs to our FAA Part 142 Training Center certification.
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Dec
05
2023
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Monday, December 4, 2023 - 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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Nov
09
2023
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Thursday, November 9, 2023 - WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency.
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