FAA Forecasts 24,600 AAM Flights in First Year
Agency projects advanced air mobility operations could grow to more than 1.6 million annual departures by Year 6.
Agency projects advanced air mobility operations could grow to more than 1.6 million annual departures by Year 6.
Overall runway incursions declined slightly, while the FAA reported an increase in the most serious events.
Proposal would allow qualifying trainees at civilian flight schools to rely on their military flight physicals.
Aviation organizations want the agency to restrict broad distribution of personal information tied to aircraft registrations.
Kelly and Gallego cited GA departure procedures, established noise gates and projected community impacts.
Flights continued at Reagan National during the presidential helicopter’s departure from Washington.
Existing prohibitions remain in place while the agency studies impairment and return-to-duty standards.
Approval clears the smallest MAX variant for commercial service after a certification program that began in 2018.
The former acting FAA administrator will resume his previous role as the association’s chief operating officer.
The roadmap retains the 2030 goal while leaving the detailed schedules for its national and Alaska phases unsettled.