FAA Debuts New Tool for Digital Departure Clearances
‘Mobile Clearance’ will reduce misunderstandings and help controllers focus on safety, agency says.
‘Mobile Clearance’ will reduce misunderstandings and help controllers focus on safety, agency says.
A Senate committee advanced legislation that would require the FAA to provide pilots with clearer, updated guidance on medications and medical certification.
A federal audit found gaps in aviation cybersecurity oversight, including unclear responsibilities between the FAA and TSA.
Evaluation will focus on higher-compression Continental and Lycoming engines.
The request would close what the group calls a funding gap in the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System.
Long Beach Airport officials are examining whether general aviation landing fees could be implemented.
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.