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19/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : Join FAA's Child Safety Education Effort
May 18-Check out the FAA's new child safety website and information toolkit.FAA News ReleaseSecretary LaHood's Fast Lane BlogChild Safety Website



18/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Offers Tips on Child Safety
FAA Press ReleaseSecretary LaHood's Fast LaneChild Safety Website



17/05/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - FAA Proposes $395,850 Civil Penalty Against US Airways
NEW YORK-The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways Inc., of Tempe, Ariz., for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.The FAA conducted a periodic dangerous goods inspection of US Airways' facilities at Hartford's Bradley International Airport (BDL), May 10-18, 2010. As a result of the inspection, the FAA alleges the airline committed various..



17/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Raises Awareness on Child Safety
FAA Press ReleaseSecretary LaHood's Fast LaneChild Safety Website



16/05/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - FAA Steps Up Enforcement of Laser Penalties
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has directed its investigators and staff to pursue stiffer penalties for individuals who purposefully point laser devices at aircraft."Shining a laser at an airplane is not a laughing matter. It's dangerous for both pilots and passengers, and we will not tolerate it," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "We will pursue the toughest penalties against anyone caught putting the safety of the..



16/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Issues General Aviation Airports Study
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a study called General Aviation Airports: A National Asset. The FAA conducted the 18-month study to capture the many diverse functions of general aviation (GA) airports. As a result, the general public will have a better understanding of GA airports in the community and within the national air transportation system.Over the last century, GA airports have evolved from unpaved landing..



16/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Kicks Off Summer Travel Season
May 15 - The FAA, the aviation community, and child safety advocates team up to keep families safe this summer.FAA Press Release Secretary LaHood's Fast Lane BlogChild Safety Website



15/05/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - FAA Partners with Aviation Community and Safety Advocates to Raise Awareness on Child Safety As Summer Travel Season Nears
WASHINGTON - As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Transportation Week and to kick off the summer travel season, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today launched an education effort to help parents and caregivers make informed choices about their child's safety when they fly."Millions of people will take to the skies this summer, and we are doing everything we can to keepair travelers as safe as possible," said U.S...



15/05/12 [FAA Speech] : Speech - Innovation and Collaboration in the Second Century of Flight
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaWashington, DCThank you very much, Bob (Bergman), for that very kind introduction. It's a pleasure to be here among so many people who are devoted to aviation and the spirit of innovation and also the spirit of partnership and collaboration that characterize our industry. It's really great to be here. In the past few days, newspapers across the country have published stories celebrating the life of an aviation..



15/05/12 [FAA NextGen] : Speech - Innovation and Collaboration in the Second Century of Flight
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaWashington, DCThank you very much, Bob (Bergman), for that very kind introduction. It's a pleasure to be here among so many people who are devoted to aviation and the spirit of innovation and also the spirit of partnership and collaboration that characterize our industry. It's really great to be here. In the past few days, newspapers across the country have published stories celebrating the life of an aviation..



15/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Makes Progress with UAS Integration
For more than five decades, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has compiled a proven track record of introducing new technology and aircraft safely into the National Airspace System (NAS).Most recently, the agency has been working to ensure the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the NAS. The FAA's sole mission and authority as it focuses on the integration of unmanned aircraft systems is safety. Already, the agency has..



11/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Taps ITT and GE's Naverus for RNP Procedures
Satellite-based procedures will allow aircraft to fly more directly to their destinations.



10/05/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - FAA Taps ITT Corp. and GE's Naverus to Develop NextGen Procedures Enhancing Benefits to Traveling Public
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding a contract to ITT Exelis and GE's Naverus to help accelerate the development of satellite-based procedures that will allow aircraft to fly more directly to their destinations."NextGen will help deliver an environmentally friendly, more efficient traveling experience for the flying public," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.Under the $2.77 million contract, ITT Exelis,..



08/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : Weathering the Storm
The May/June 2012 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on extreme weather. Articles provide important tips on how to detect, prepare for, and avoid some of the more extreme varieties of weather conditions GA pilots may encounter in their region of the country, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, icing, fog, freezing rain and more. Hear from weather experts at the FAA who offer advice on how to be prepared for these situations and..



07/05/12 [FAA Speech] : Speech - Certifying Innovation
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaReagan Washington National AirportThank you, Mark (Hooper) for that kind introduction. It's great to be here to celebrate the Dreamliner's arrival in Washington, D.C.The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an incredible technological achievement-one that sets a new standard for innovation on many levels.The 787 is the world's first major airliner to make such extensive use of composite materials - more than 50 percent by..



07/05/12 [FAA NextGen] : Speech - Certifying Innovation
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaReagan Washington National AirportThank you, Mark (Hooper) for that kind introduction. It's great to be here to celebrate the Dreamliner's arrival in Washington, D.C.The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an incredible technological achievement-one that sets a new standard for innovation on many levels.The 787 is the world's first major airliner to make such extensive use of composite materials - more than 50 percent by..



04/05/12 [FAA Fact Sheet] : Fact Sheet - What is the Airport Privatization Pilot Program?
The airport privatization pilot program is designed to allow airports to generate access to sources of private capital for airport improvement and development. The 1996 Reauthorization Act, Title 49 United States Code 47134, authorized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the pilot program. The 2012 Reauthorization Act increased the number of airports that could participate in the program from five to 10. The same restrictions..



03/05/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - FAA Proposes $210,000 Civil Penalty Against Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE - The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $210,000 against Alaska Airlines of Seattle for allegedly failing to properly document and tag deactivated systems and equipment before making repairs.The FAA alleged that on 10 occasions between June 19, 2010, and January 13, 2011, Alaska performed maintenance on six of its Boeing 737 airplanes but failed to comply with the required alternative deactivation..



03/05/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - FAA Proposes $445,125 Civil Penalty Against Horizon Air
SEATTLE - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $445,125 civil penalty against Horizon Air of Seattle for allegedly operating a Bombardier Dash-8-400 aircraft on 45 flights when it was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.The FAA alleges Horizon failed to comply with an airworthiness directive (AD) that required the airline to inspect for cracked or corroded engine nacelle fittings on its Dash-8-400 aircraft...



01/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : Flight Restrictions in Place for NATO Summit
Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in place for the NATO Summit in Chicago on May 19-21, 2012.Flight Advisory (PDF)



01/05/12 [FAA News & Updates] : Flight Restrictions in Place for the G8 Summit
Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in place for the G8 Summit at Camp David on May 18-19, 2012.Flight Advisory (PDF)



25/04/12 [FAA Fact Sheet] : Fact Sheet - The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program
BackgroundThe FAA's wildlife hazardmanagement program has been in place for more than 50 years and focuses on mitigating wildlife hazards on or near airports through habitat modification, harassment technology, and research.FAA Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Efforts The FAA has a number of initiatives underway, including:Wildlife Strike Awareness PostersTo encourage and increase wildlife strike reporting in the general aviation (GA) community, the..



24/04/12 [FAA Speech] : Speech - NextGen Benefits
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaWashington, DCThank you for that kind introduction, Ed (Hazelwood).It is a pleasure to be here to discuss one of our nation's largest infrastructure projects underway today - NextGen. I am encouraged by the diverse participation here this morning of so many representing the world of aviation.As you know, updating our national airspace system through NextGen is extremely important, and we don't think of it that..



24/04/12 [FAA NextGen] : Speech - NextGen Benefits
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaWashington, DCThank you for that kind introduction, Ed (Hazelwood).It is a pleasure to be here to discuss one of our nation's largest infrastructure projects underway today - NextGen. I am encouraged by the diverse participation here this morning of so many representing the world of aviation.As you know, updating our national airspace system through NextGen is extremely important, and we don't think of it that..



23/04/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - U. S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $7.1 Million Grant for Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh, PA. - U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a $7.1 million grant for the next phase of the Runway 14-32 rehabilitation project at Pittsburgh International Airport."This project will help keep the airport moving safely and efficiently for the more than four million passengers that fly through Pittsburgh each year," U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. "Investing in our nation's airports also creates jobs..



19/04/12 [FAA Speech] : Speech - Colorado's Future in Space
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation George NieldColorado Springs, ColoradoGovernor Hickenlooper, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this very special luncheon, celebrating Colorado's many past, present, and future contributions to our nation's space program.Colorado has always had a special place in my heart. I was fortunate to be able to spend four years as a cadet..



18/04/12 [FAA Speech] : Speech - Lessons from a Tragedy
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation George NieldColorado Springs, ColoradoThanks Leroy, and good afternoon everyone. I flew in on Monday afternoon from Washington, DC, and for the last week or two, I've been surprised to see that one of the biggest items in the newspaper there was not the ongoing Presidential campaign or the failed North Korean rocket launch, but rather, the plethora of stories about the sinking of the..



17/04/12 [FAA Speech] : Speech - The Next Level of Training
Acting Administrator Michael HuertaOrlando, Fla.Thank you, Chris (Lehman), for that introduction. It's great to be here today with all of you.We are all here because we believe that training is fundamental to performing our jobs in a very safe and a very professional way.The ability to fly is not genetic. We want every pilot and dispatcher, every flight attendant and every mechanic, to benefit from the experience of all those who have gone..



09/04/12 [FAA News & Updates] : FAA Helps Launch U.S. - Brazil Aviation Partnership
The FAA today joined with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) together with Brazil's Ministry of External Relations to announce the launch of the U.S. - Brazil Aviation Partnership. The Aviation Partnership is a unique public-private partnership that is enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as airport expansion, airspace management, safety and..



04/04/12 [FAA Press Release] : Press Release - U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Porcari and Acting FAA Administrator Huerta Launch NextGen Initiative in Houston
HOUSTON - Top U.S. Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration officials met with aviation partners in Houston today as part of a newly-launched collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance and reduce emissions generated by aircraft flying into and out of Houston's airports."Houston is testing technology and flight procedures that will improve on-time flights and..



 

 

 

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