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FAA Investing $16.5 Million to Put Transponders on Airport Vehicles

5 months ago5 months ago

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FAA Opens $26 Million in Grants to Train the Next Generation of Pilots and Aviation Mechanics

5 months ago5 months ago

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FAA Revises Real-Time Weather Analysis Guidance After Operator Feedback

5 months ago5 months ago

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FAA Releases Draft Plan for Transition to Unleaded Avgas

9 months ago7 months ago

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a proposal to survey pilots regarding the conduct of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) following their check rides. This initiative, mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, aims to enhance oversight and track examiner performance through a brief, 12-question post-activity survey. Pilots can share their feedback on the Federal Register before the public comment period closes on February 27, 2026.

FAA Proposes Nationwide DPE Feedback Survey to Improve Check Ride Oversight

9 months ago9 months ago

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FAA Expands UAS Test Site Network for the First Time Since 2016 — What It Means for Drone Innovation in 2026

9 months ago9 months ago