FAA Issues Emergency AD For Embraer Praetor, Legacy Jets
The AD notes a potential pitch trim actuator issue that could affect flight control.
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FAA Sees Early Surge In Air Traffic Controller Applications
Agency receives 6,000 applications in the first 12 hours of its latest controller hiring push.
FAA Launches Faster Drone Enforcement Program
DETER program will speed up enforcement against unsafe and unauthorized drone operations.
FAA Flags Potential Seatbelt Failures In GA Aircraft
Agency warns GA pilots to inspect seatbelts and harnesses after multiple NTSB restraint failure cases and outdated TSO concerns.
FAA Clarifies Limits Of Sport Pilot Instructor Privileges
Agency explains instruction rules after MOSAIC confusion.
FAA Weighs Ultralight Access Dispute At California Airport
Ultralight pilots said local restrictions effectively shut them out of the airport.
FAA Restricts SFO Landings
New FAA landing restrictions at San Francisco International Airport will cut arrival capacity by one-third.
FAA Clears Higher Takeoff Weights For Boeing 787-9, -10
The FAA has approved higher takeoff weights for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, giving operators more flexibility to carry additional payload or extend range on long-haul routes.
FAA Ends ‘See and Avoid’ In Mixed Helicopter Traffic Areas
The FAA has suspended visual separation for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in high-traffic airspace.
Honeywell Gains FAA Approval For New Aspen RNAV (RNP) Approach
Honeywell’s new RNAV (RNP) approach into Aspen (KASE) Runway 15 is now FAA-approved, providing lower minimums, a stabilized descent, and guided missed approach for safer operations.
