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Published on February 27, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

FAA Issues Emergency Order to Immediately Revoke the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation

Friday, February 27, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation of Houston, Texas. The FAA alleges the Part 135 operator’s management …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 01:06 GMT

Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 — a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high.  Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety …

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Published on February 20, 2026 - 20:22 GMT

FAA Proposes $2,839,900 Fine Against PEMCO World Air Services for Aircraft Maintenance Violations

Friday, February 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $2,839,900 civil penalty against PEMCO World Air Services of Tampa, Florida, for allegedly violating aircraft maintenance regulations.   The FAA alleges that the …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

DRIVING THE NEWS: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Debuts DCA’s Upgrade from Paper to Electronic Flight Strips

Thursday, February 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy yesterday visited Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to highlight the airport’s upgrade from paper to electronic flight strips in its air traffic …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

Trump’s U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Doubles Down on Purging DEI From Our Skies, Calls on Airlines to Affirm Pilot ...

Friday, February 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new mandatory “Operations Specification” (OpSpec) requiring all commercial airlines to formally …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

FAA Steps Up Drone Enforcement in 2025

Friday, February 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined and suspended or revoked the licenses of multiple drone operators in 2025 for unsafe and unauthorized operations, including flights near major sporting events, emergency …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

FAA and FBI Announce Strict ‘No Drone Zones’ for Super Bowl LX

Friday, January 30, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has established a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 21:32 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Unveil New Agency Structure to Enhance Safety, ...

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced their plan to implement a long overdue overhaul of the FAA’s organizational …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 14:19 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Formalizes Permanent Restrictions for Aircraft in Reagan National Airport Airspace

Thursday, January 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First California College to Join Air Traffic Controller Program

Thursday, January 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has secured Sacramento City College as the next school to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 22:57 GMT

FAA Notifies Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) to Surrender All Aircraft Registration Certificates

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today officially notified Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) that all its aircraft registration certificates are invalid because the company was in violation of U.S. …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 00:47 GMT

Super Bowl LX: What General Aviation Pilots Need to Know

WASHINGTON – General aviation pilots flying in the San Francisco Bay Area from Feb. 4-10, 2026, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 00:20 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Two New Designated Sites for Testing Drones and Other ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced two new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The sites, which will be located in The Choctaw Nation of …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:43 GMT

Trump's Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Radar Contracts as Part of Brand-New Air Traffic ...

Replacement of outdated 1980s radar tech is paid for by the One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced the FAA …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

FAA Proposes $15.7 Million Penalty Against Aery Aviation LLC of Virginia

Monday, December 22, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $15,744,352.50 civil penalty against Aery Aviation LLC of Newport News, Virginia, for unsafe operations using unairworthy aircraft.   The FAA alleges Aery …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

Transportation Secretary Duffy Launches “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” Campaign, Announces $1B in Funding to Support ...

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today launched his “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign ahead of a busy holiday travel season. The goal of the campaign is to address a common refrain from …

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Published on December 5, 2025 - 00:36 GMT

Trump's Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Prime Integrator to Oversee Construction of Brand New ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced Peraton will be the Prime Integrator to lead the most important aviation infrastructure project in decades. The …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches New Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport into The International Gateway ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new initiative to explore the revitalization of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The Secretary is inviting proposals and public-private partnership plans from …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 03:56 GMT

FAA Expects Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period in 15 Years

Friday, November 21, 2025 Washington, D.C.- The Federal Aviation Administration is gearing up for the busy Thanksgiving travel time and is ready to get more than 360,000 flights to their destinations. We expect this Thanksgiving holiday travel period to …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 14:31 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford Announce $10,000 Award for Employees Who Kept U.S. Skies Safe ...

Thursday, November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive a $ …

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