FAA

New operations specification follows federal directive on hiring practices.

Modernization, new technologies and policy pressure are converging on an agency grappling with culture, coordination and capacity.

Bill would require independent panel to assess agency-wide FAA safety management practices.

Lawmakers examine equipage requirements, coordination and agency response following NTSB DCA findings.

Officials cite drone incursion, counter-drone testing and mistaken target following Wednesday’s airspace closure in Texas.

The FAA and Canada may soon resolve a Gulfstream certification dispute.

The FAA previously shut down airspace around El Paso International Airport for 10 days, citing unspecified “special security reasons.”

Colorado school approved to offer terminal and enroute air traffic control training pathways.

Administration keeps Feb. 11 deadline as it seeks additional feedback on electronic conspicuity and right-of-way proposals.

Agency actions include fines, new policies and interagency coordination as counter-UAS efforts increase.