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Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
(THE CONVERSATION) The federal spending law passed in early July 2025, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable ...
F.A.A. Plans to Hire 8,900 Air Traffic Controllers but Still Expects Shortages
The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to “supercharge” hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would ...
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FAA Accelerates Workforce Expansion to Manage Booming Air Traffic and Advancements in Aviation Technology
FAA plans to hire over 8,900 air traffic controllers and 4,600 aviation safety staff by 2028 and 2034, respectively, to meet ...
Federal Aviation Administration looks to expand drone package delivery
Under this proposed rule from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, drones can be flown ...
Tensions flare between 2 federal agencies charged with aviation safety
The relationship between the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration can frequently be ...
Inspector General to Review F.A.A.’s Handling of D.C. Airspace After Crash
The announcement comes a week after the National Transportation Safety Board grilled aviation officials about safety gaps in ...
FAA to ‘supercharge’ air traffic controller hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it would aim to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers through 2028 as part of the Trump administration’s plan to ...