FAA and EU extend NextGen / SESAR agreement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union (EU) have agreed to extend and expand their cooperative work towards providing seamless air traffic services between the United States and...
View ArticleFAA reveals increase in wildlife strike reporting
According to a report commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), wildlife strike reporting for both commercial and general aviation airports continues to rise. A new wildlife report...
View ArticleFAA reports dramatic rise in pilot sightings of unmanned aircraft
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of pilot sightings of unmanned aircraft during the first half of 2015. The FAA has received a large increase in...
View ArticleFAA dedicates airport pavement testing facility
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Centre at the William J. Hughes Technical Centre at Egg Harbor Township, N.J., United...
View Article$108m contract allows FAA to go Cloud bound
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a $108 million contract with leading cloud industry companies to allow the agency to take advantage of new technologies and solutions. The 10-year...
View ArticleFAA awards contracts to develop CLEEN II environmental programme
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $100 million in contacts to eight companies to develop technologies for its Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN II) programme. The...
View ArticleFAA awards $24.5 million in environmental grants to eleven U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $24.5 million in environmental grants to eleven U.S. airports to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Environmental grants will enable awarded...
View ArticleFAA to fine City of Cleveland for failure to deliver safe airport conditions...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against the City of Cleveland for alleged failure to provide safe airport conditions during winter weather. The FAA’s actions are...
View ArticleFunding for U.S. airports at risk from runway incursions
Eight U.S. airports will receive $11 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funds towards risks associated with runway incursions. The allocated funds, part of the department’s Airport...
View Article$27 million FAA funding for new airport in North Dakota
A $27 million Airport Improvement Programme grant has been issued by The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build a new airport in North Dakota. Image:...
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