Press Release – FAA Launches Campaign to Encourage Air Traffic Controller Applications from Women,...
For Immediate Release July 22, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov Application window open July 30–Aug. 2 WASHINGTON – Ahead of an upcoming open application window to become…
Zero Tolerance for Unruly and Dangerous Behavior Toolkit
The FAA has seen a disturbing increase in incidents where airline passengers have disrupted flights with threatening or violent behavior. On January 13, 2021, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed …
Air Travel Consumer Report: May 2021 Numbers
Friday, July 16, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its July 2021 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled…
“TSA Summer Airport Operations, Staffing, and Federal Air Marshal Service Operations”
Darby LaJoye Executive Assistant Administrator, Security Operations Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Good morning Chairwoman Watson Coleman, Ranking Member Gimenez, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee. …
Press Release – FAA Releases New PSA, Levies $119K Against 9 Passengers for Alleged Unruly Behavior
For Immediate Release July 6, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a new public service announcement and…
Press Release – FAA Activates System to Track Space Launch, Reentry Vehicles
For Immediate Release July 8, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov Increases the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Proposed Rule to Require Airlines to Refund Fees to Consumers...
Friday, July 9, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) today announced that it is publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that…
FAA Amends Cargo Exemptions
The FAA amended an exemption authorizing airlines to transport cargo that is secured to the seat tracks (PDF) of a passenger aircraft when seats are removed and no…
Statement on the U.S. DOT issuance of order that would prohibit the sale of passenger air transportation...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Today, June 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order proposing to prohibit the sale of passenger air transportation,…
Press Release – FAA Proposes Fines Against Four Passengers for Allegedly Interfering with Flight...
For Immediate Release June 14, 2021 Contact: Pressoffice@faa.gov WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes civil penalties ranging from $7,500…
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection Initiates Enforcement Proceeding...
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection Initiates Enforcement Proceeding Seeking Approximately $25 million Against Air Canada for Extreme Delays in Providing Required…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Today that Eligible Businesses Can Now Apply for the Aviation...
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 $3 Billion can be used to help cover employee compensation costs for up to six months WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S.…
NASA-DLR Study Finds Sustainable Aviation Fuel Can Reduce Contrails
Cleaner-burning jet fuels made from sustainable sources can produce 50%-70% fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude, reducing aviation’s impact on the environment, according to…
FACT SHEET: U.S. – EU Understanding on a Cooperative Framework for Large Civil Aircraft
United States and EU Reach Agreement to Address Shared Challenges from China At the outset of his trip, the President was clear that his goal was to…
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Agreement with the European Union on Boeing-Airbus
Today, the United States and the European Union made a major breakthrough in the Boeing-Airbus trade dispute, which has lasted more than 16 years. Both…
CBP Introduces Simplified Arrival at Denver International Airport
Secure and Streamlined Travel through Facial Biometrics DENVER — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in partnership with the Denver’s Department of Aviation, announced today the implementation…
Speech – “FAA Administrator Steve Dickson: Episode III Keynote”
“FAA Administrator Steve Dickson: Episode III Keynote” Stephen M. Dickson, Virtual June 9, 2021 UAS Symposium Thanks Erik, for that introduction, and welcome everyone to…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Historic Vaccine Donation: Half a Billion Pfizer Vaccines to the...
500 million life-saving vaccines to be delivered by June of next year, including 200 million to be delivered by the end of 2021 Donation will…
