FAA

Closure of the G-1 issue paper moves the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft into compliance planning.

The panel’s recommendations could affect airport land-use policy, noise mitigation funding and environmental reviews.

The order change adds CTO-P graduates to the hiring pool for privately staffed towers.

June publications from the National Academies put the unleaded fuel transition in the hands of airport operators.

Recent litigation prompted the proposal, which would preempt state and local meal and rest break laws for Part 121 crews.

The proposal would replace the current inspection authorization renewal process.

L3Harris will modernize more than 700 FAA ground stations used for aircraft position reporting.

Funding will support runway, taxiway, terminal and safety projects at airports in 46 states.

The agency says 262 outlets will remain in service after public comments and additional safety reviews.

The agency has launched rulemaking aimed at allowing next-generation supersonic aircraft to operate over land under new noise standards.