FAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space Data

FAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space DataFAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space Data Wednesday, February 8, 2023 WASHINGTON — Which state has the most commercial space launches? What launch site is the busiest? How many companies are licensed to conduct launch and reentry operations? You can find answers to all these questions and more by exploring the interactive commercial space data section…

FAA Statement on Aero Micronesia Inc.

FAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space DataFAA Statement on Aero Micronesia Inc. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 The FAA suspended the operating authority of Aero Micronesia Inc., doing business as Asia Pacific, to conduct operations after the carrier was unable to demonstrate that its pilots were properly trained.   The agency issued an Emergency Order of Suspension on Feb. 1, 2023, after…

FAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against United Airlines for Allegedly Not Performing Maintenance Inspection

FAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space DataFAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against United Airlines for Allegedly Not Performing Maintenance Inspection Monday, February 6, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly conducting flights from June 2018 to April 2021 in Boeing 777 aircraft that were not in airworthy condition. The FAA alleges United in 2018 removed…

FAA Proposes Rule Mandating Use of Program to Detect, Mitigate Risks Early

FAA Proposes Rule Mandating Use of Program to Detect, Mitigate Risks Early Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Proposed Safety Management System Rule Would Help Operators and Manufacturers Detect Safety Issues Early WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule that requires charter, commuter and air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers…

FAA Proposes $1M Fine Against Aircraft Resource Management for Illegal Charter Flights

FAA Proposes $1M Fine Against Aircraft Resource Management for Illegal Charter Flights Wednesday, January 18, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,037,478 civil penalty against Aircraft Resource Management of Kansas for allegedly conducting 78 charter flights without proper FAA certifications or qualified pilots.   The FAA alleges that the company conducted…

FAA NOTAM Statement

FAA NOTAM Statement Thursday, January 19, 2023 FAA STATEMENT 7:15 p.m. EST A preliminary FAA review of last week’s outage of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system determined that contract personnel unintentionally deleted files while working to correct synchronization between the live primary database and a backup database. The agency has so far found…

FAA Adds Fuel-Saving Arrival Routes for 11 Airports

FAA Adds Fuel-Saving Arrival Routes for 11 AirportsFAA Adds Fuel-Saving Arrival Routes for 11 Airports Monday, January 30, 2023 WASHINGTON — Planes heading to Orlando, Kansas City, Omaha, Reno and six airports in South Florida can now slide down from cruising altitude to final approach saving millions of gallons of fuel and reducing greenhouse gases.  “We are investing across the entire system…