FAA invests US $27 million in research to reduce emissions and noise
Research teams from universities nationwide are working on a variety of aviation environmental topics, including sustainable aviation fuels, aircraft emissions, and noise impacts, with support from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The FAA is awarding US $27.2 million to 11 U.S. universities as part of its Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT) program. The awards will match […]
White House explores adoption of eVTOL and drones
The White House has held a summit on advanced air mobility, including drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The summit examined “the future of aviation in America and the regulatory strategy towards responsible and equitable adoption of these technologies.” Specific topics at the summit included exploring the benefit of Uncrewed Aerial Systems […]
FAA allows certificate holders to keep working
Operators can continue to use pilots and other crew members who have unable to comply with certain training, recent experience, testing, and checking requirements due to the COVID-19 outbreak in support of essential operations. Additionally, this Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) provides regulatory relief to certain persons and pilot schools unable to meet duration and […]
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a drone!
Skilled pilots approaching a runway usually can not see small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) encroaching on their airspace, and they virtually never detect motionless drones, a newly published study shows. During an airborne human factors experiment, certificated pilots failed to see a common type of quadcopter during 28 of 40 close encounters, researchers with Oklahoma […]
Airglades cargo airport plan “substantially complete”
Airglades International Airport is one step closer to become an all-cargo airport after the Federal Aviation Administration deemed its application “substantially complete”. The application under the Airport Investment Partnership Program for the airport in Clewiston, Hendry County, Florida passed the milestone with the publication in the Federal Register for a 30-day notice-and-comment period ending on […]
ALPA applauds FAA re-authorisation
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) “commends” the US House of Representatives for its passage of a five-year Federal Aviation Administration re-authorisation that will not only advance safety for the travelling and shipping public but also fair competition for US aviation workers. According to ALPA president Captain Tim Canoll, the union recognises the leadership […]
IAI receives STC approval for 737-700 conversion
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for cargo conversion of the Boeing 737-700BDSF from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). IAI has recently completed its first ever conversion of a prototype aircraft from passenger to freighter configuration at its facility, including the installation of a wide cargo door. The […]
FAA to shell out $527.8m in grants to airports
The US Department of Transportation has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $527.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 584 gateways across the US as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Among them are $60 million to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The first grant will allow construction phase of Runway 9C/27C to begin. The […]
New US drone regulation set to increase commercial market
Drone USA expects a new regulation – the small UAS Rule – passed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – will lead to growth in the commercial drone market. Drone USA is a developer and manufacturer of low altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)/ drones and related technologies and says after the regulation change, it projects growth for […]
Turkish Airlines US flights back to normal after coup
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to the US after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the restriction put in place after the failed military coup in Turkey. Following the failed coup attempt, the FAA issued at noon on 16 July a ban of “all airline carriers, regardless of country of registry, are prohibited from flying into the […]
FAA: US air cargo carriers will see 3.5% annual uplift over the next 20 years
US air cargo carriers will achieve a 3.5 per cent a year demand rises over the next 20 years, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The administration made the forecast in its annual market review and forecast for 2016-2036 – in which it also says US freight carriers will improve their share of the […]
FAA issues safety alert over lithium batteries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The FAA says it also is issuing guidance to its own inspectors to help them determine whether […]
