Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Control of Air Pollution from Airplanes and Airplane Engines: GHG Emission...
Rule Summary Related Topics Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft . In this action, EPA is proposing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards that would…
G7 High-Level Transportation Principles in Response to COVID-19
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, as President of the G7, on the conclusion…
FAA Revises International Safety Rating for Pakistan
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that Pakistan has been assigned a Category 2 rating because it does not comply with International Civil…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Guidance for Air Travel in Response to...
Thursday, July 2, 2020 WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced public health guidance to airlines and airports for the recovery of the…
Speech – “Drones: Here for Good”
“Drones: Here for Good” Stephen M. Dickson, Remote Symposium July 8, 2020 UAS Symposium Episode 1 Remarks as Delivered Thank you Erik for that introduction,…
DHS, DOT, and HHS Issue New Guidance for Airline Industry Partners to Facilitate Safe Air Travel
Release Date: July 2, 2020 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Transportation, and Health and Human Services today issued joint guidance specifically for…
UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
The U.S. Government leads the globe with $12.5 billion allocated to benefit international COVID-19 response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness…
TSA Administrator Pekoske announces “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign prior to the Independence Day...
National Press Release Tuesday, June 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – During a virtual media roundtable with reporters today, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske joined…
Fact Sheet – Commercial Aviation Safety Team
July 2, 2020 Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams Phone: 202-267-3883 The nation’s impressive commercial aviation safety record is due in part to the aviation industry and Government…
Readout from the Vice President’s Meeting with Airline Executives
Today, Vice President Mike Pence met with airline executives and led a discussion on aviation matters as they relate to recovery from COVID-19. The airline…
ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY (AAM) ECOSYSTEM WORKING GROUPS
ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY (AAM) ECOSYSTEM WORKING GROUPS ANNOUNCEMENT: Since we are unable to host any in-person events at this time, we are hosting all Advanced Air…
Press Release – FAA Administrator Dickson Testifies before Senate on Boeing 737 MAX
WASHINGTON – The head of the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA), Stephen M. Dickson, today affirmed that the Boeing 737 MAX will only return to service…
More Pieces of the X-59 are Coming Together
The wing and cockpit sections of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) are coming together at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works ® factory in Palmdale, California. Major…
TSA Releases Roadmap for Mitigating Insider Threats to Transportation Environments
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration today released its framework to thwart insider threats in the transportation sector. The TSA Insider Threat Roadmap will streamline…
TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
WASHINGTON – With the Memorial Day holiday weekend kicking off the start of summer, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing a very different travel season…
Dates Set for FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced the two-part virtual event for the FAA UAS…
Making Skies Safe for Unmanned Aircraft
May 8, 2020 NASA and its partners are taking flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) closer to operating in harmony with other aircraft in the National…
Fact Sheet – Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS)
For Immediate Release May 15, 2020 Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams Phone: 202-267-3488 Background The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) actively worked to improve runway safety areas (RSAs)…
