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Thomas E. McSweeny, associate administrator for Regulation and Certification (AVR) at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has announced his retirement from the agency after a nearly 28-year career that set new standards and a high focus on

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and Federal Aviation Administrator Jane F. Garvey today honored Tulsa International Airport air traffic controllers for an unprecedented achievement - operating for eight years without a mistake.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $68,750 civil penalty against Sun Country Airlines of Mendota Heights, Minn., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $78,500 against Novel Tees Wholesale, Salt Lake City, Utah, for hazardous materials violations on a shipment offered for transportation by air on or about November 6, 2000.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Republic of Korea does not comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and has been g

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today unveiled a broad new initiative designed to enhance the continued safety of aircraft wiring systems from their design and installation through their retirement.

Emery Worldwide Airlines today signed an interim agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stating it would immediately cease operating its fleet of 37 aircraft until it fully resolves safety issues arising from past FAA inspections

Jane F. Garvey, administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and representatives from the aviation industry today presented this year's National Screener of the Year Award to Sylvia A. Garcia, a p

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane F. Garvey will present this year's National Screener of the Year Award to Sylvia A. Garcia, a preboard screener at Kansas City International Airport. Garcia will receive the award for outsta

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $50,000 civil penalty against Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., of Stratford, Conn., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The media will have an opportunity to see first-hand the benefits of a new air traffic control system at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on Wednesday, August 8. Also that day, the Southern Regions'Air Traffic Facility

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane F. Garvey today announced the extension of the existing slot lottery allocation at New York's LaGuardia airport until Oct. 26, 2002.

The lottery will take place on Aug. 15, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., in the FAA Auditorium, 3rd floor, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW. in Washington.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it is seeking $99,000 in civil penalties against American Airlines for allegedly failing to apply appropriate security measures on six flights last

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today awarded a contract to ITT Industries Aerospace/Communications Division, of Ft. Wayne, Ind. to provide the FAA with multi-mode VHF digital air-to-ground radios. The

In an effort to educate the flying public about the consequences of interfering with flight crewmembers performing their duties aboard an aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a leaflet entitled "Safety is Everyone's Resp

Anyone with access to the Internet may now check data on all U.S. registered civil aircraft. The new option is on the already-popular U.S. Civil Aviation Registry web site operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City, and

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a civil penalty of $95,000 against Spirit Airlines, Inc., Detroit, Michigan, for allegedly operating one of its MD-80 aircraft without conducting a required daily inspection of an instrume

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today ordered operators of planes using certain models of the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 jet engine to remove the engines before they exceed time limits specified by the FAA.

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The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess an $84,000 civil penalty against John Deere of Plainfield, Ind., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $60,000 civil penalty against Emco Chemical Distributors of North Chicago, Ill., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $60,000 civil penalty against Becker Parkin Dental Supply of Hempstead, N.Y., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a $285,000 civil penalty against American Airlines for alleged violations of federal aircrew rest regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that provides federal standards for safety and oversight of Fractionally Owned Aircraft Programs. The FAA's proposed rulemaking also provides for the first

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $52,500 civil penalty against Rex Pegg Fabrics, Inc. of Tacoma, Wash., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $70,000 civil penalty against Scotty's, Inc. of Winter Haven, Fla., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $70,000 civil penalty against Oil Equipment Supply Corp. of Indianapolis, Ind., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against Lebermuth Co. of Mishawaka, Ind., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against INX International Ink Co. of Elk Grove Village, Ill., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $60,000 civil penalty against Bindley Western Industries of Indianapolis, Ind., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against DTI RV Parts and Appliances of Middlebury, Ind., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed that certain lap joints on 727 and 737 aircraft be inspected and modified to prevent fatigue cracking. Cracking could lead to a loss of fuselage integrity and possible rapid decompression. Lap

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $52,500 civil penalty against Sygnet Communications of Oklahoma City, Okla., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess an $84,000 civil penalty against Tech Support Associates of Chamblee, Ga., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration lottery to fill 19 unused exemption slots at LaGuardia Airport will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, in the FAA Auditorium, Third Floor, 800 Independence Ave., S.W., in Washington.

Flight International magazine has bestowed its Aerospace Industry Award for Infrastructure and the Environment on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency was cited for successfully implementing its Traffic Management Advisor (TMA) -

The Federal Aviation Administration will introduce the new Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) program to the nation on Tuesday, July 10, at 12 noon, at FAA Headquarters. Administrator Jane F. Garvey will be available at noon t

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules clearly prohibit passengers from assaulting, threatening, intimidating, or interfering with flight attendants. Our nation's flight attendants perform vital safety duties, especially during an aviation em

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane F. Garvey has named Chris P. Bertram as Assistant Administrator for Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer. In his new position, Bertram will oversee a combined operating and capital

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Trinidad and Tobago does not comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thus giving the

As part of its ongoing efforts to encourage the flow of more safety and security data, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to protect voluntarily provided information from disclosure. Congress directed the FAA to prot

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta has named David G. Leitch to serve as Chief Counsel for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Charlie Keegan has been named to lead the modernization effort outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration's new Operational Evolution Plan (OEP), an industry-wide effort to address the growing gap between demand and capacity in the air transp

As part of an ongoing effort to increase runway safety and target safety resources, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established four risk categories to capture the severity of runway incursions. A new report that analyzed the 1,369 r

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $1 million civil penalty against American Airlines for alleged violation of regulations dealing with battery and battery charger maintenance, and for continuing to operate an aircraft af

Federal Aviation Administration director of Runway Safety Bill Davis will brief reporters today on a report that divides 1,369 runway incursions into four risk categories.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced temporary local air traffic management procedures will be put in place during the U.S. Open golf tournament at Southern Hills Golf and Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma this week.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to impose a $245,000 civil penalty against US Airways, Inc., for allegedly failing to inspect and maintain six Pratt and Whitney PW4000 engines on three Airbus Industrie A330 aircraft in accordance wi

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration today awarded a $125 million dollar contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., Rockville, Md., to develop and field the En Route Communications Gateway (ECG). The ECG system, which pr

The Federal Aviation Administration, FedEx Express, and the Cargo Airlines Association are holding a one-day modernization forum at the Peabody Hotel and Memphis International Airport in Memphis on June 13. The event will showcase the continue

Federal Aviation Administration officials will brief reporters today on the notice inviting industry comments on options under consideration to better manage aircraft congestion at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Jane F. Garvey is in Indianapolis today to celebrate the use of a technology that is helping to revolutionize air traffic control. The User Request Evaluation Tool (URET), reached one million hours of

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled today an operationally oriented plan that addresses the growing gap between demand and capacity in the air transportation system. FAA Administrator Jane F. Garvey called the plan a first because i

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $72,000 civil penalty against Nutrition for Life International, Inc., of Houston, Tex., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulatio

Immediate information on airport delays will begin airing today as a "ticker" on the bottom of screens on CNN Airport Network. In an effort to provide timely airport delay status information to travelers, House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman John

Federal Aviation Administration Acting Deputy Administrator Monte Belger will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, on the agency's Operational Evolution Plan. The conference will be in Room 9 AB at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence

After extensive testing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will begin using an alert warning system at the country's 34 busiest airports to help prevent runway accidents. Already in use at San Francisco and Detroit,

In an effort to reduce the time it takes to environmentally review airport runway projects, Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane F. Garvey today released a report to Congress

In anticipation of awarding a contract in June, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Lockheed Martin Air Traffic Management to proceed to contract negotiations following a robust, international competition to replace the air traf

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered operators of DC-9/MD-88 series and MD-90-30 series aircraft to inspect the wiring of static port heaters for chafing, loose connections and evidence of arcing, and to make necessary repairs. Op

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the selection of 10 public-use airports to participate in the Inherently Low-Emission Airport Vehicle (ILEAV) Pilot Program. The intent of the program is

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Jane F. Garvey will be available at the FAA's System Command Center at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 24, to discuss the coming summer air travel season and give an outlook for the Memorial Day weekend.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will publish a notice in the Federal Register on May 17 to reiterate its long-standing interpretation of its pilot flight time and rest rules. The notice informs airlines and flight crew members of the FAA's

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected four airports to participate in the Military Airport Program (MAP). Those airports are: Wurtsmith-Oscoda Airport, Oscoda, Mich.; Tipton Airport, Odenton,

The ‘Mother Congregation of the Americas’, United Congregation Mikvé Israel-Emanuel in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, is the oldest active Jewish congregation in the Americas. To celebrate the 350th anniversary of Congregation Mikvé Israel-Emanuel and thi

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $95,000 civil penalty against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines of the Netherlands for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Panama does not comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), giving the country a Category 2 rating following a reasses

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a rule that requires airplane manufacturers and operators to change how airplane fuel tanks are designed, maintained and operated.

The 33rd meeting of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee will be held on, Thursday, May 10 at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Headquarters in Washington from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $235,000 civil penalty against TransBrasil Airlines Inc. of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing a new service effective immediately that informs the public of aviation delays using wireless devices. Travelers equipped with pagers, cell phones, or PDAs, can subscribe and obtain real-time

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $55,000 civil penalty against Atlantic Southeast Airlines of Macon, Ga., for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region, has proposed to assess an $80,000 civil penalty against Aviation Management Systems, Inc. of Goodyear, Arizona, for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials r

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to impose a $211,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines of Seattle, for allegedly violating FAA regulations by operating an MD-80 aircraft on 47 flights when it was not in compliance with regulat

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited U.S. operators of 737 aircraft from running center wing tank fuel pumps unless the quantity of fuel exceeds a certain minimum level.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released today capacity benchmarks for 31 of the nation's busiest airports. This benchmarks study will help provide insight into the relationship between airline demand and airport capacity to help continu

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $60,000 civil penalty against Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a final rule requiring U.S. airlines to carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and enhanced emergency medical kits (EMKs) on all domestic and international flights within three years. Th

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess an $82,500 civil penalty against J&M Products Corp. of Little Rock, Ark., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $60,000 civil penalty against Home Depot Corp. of Atlanta, for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $60,000 civil penalty against Overspray Removal Systems Corp. of La Mirada Calif., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $50,000 civil penalty against DaimlerChrysler of Auburn Hills, Mich., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

Three years into a 10-year plan to reduce aviation accidents, government and industry safety experts today reported that their data-driven Safer Skies approach is on a steady course toward preventing both commercial and general aviation accidents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will host a Safer Skies Aviation Safety Expo on Tuesday, March 27. This joint government/industry event is open to the media and will include displays demonstrating safety advances promoted by the group. S

The Federal Aviation Administration has accepted $75,000 from US Airways Inc. to settle a case in which the FAA had alleged that the air carrier had operated a Boeing 737 aircraft in an unairworthy condition.

Jane F. Garvey, administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), today announced that U.S. airlines have complied with today's deadline to retrofit commercial airplanes with both fire detection and supp

At the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) 26th Annual Commercial Aviation Forecast Conference today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta discussed with aviation leaders the challenges facing an air transportation system that con

Federal Aviation Administration emergency response teams are working around the clock to complete restoration of air traffic services at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following the evacuation of the control tower cab which sustained significa

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed 14 airworthiness directives (ADs) that would ensure flight crews have the ability to shut off in-flight entertainment systems on several transport aircraft models when necessary. An extensiv

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $500,000 civil penalty against Emery Worldwide Airlines, Inc., Vandalia, Ohio, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $105,000 against Emery Worldwide Airlines, Inc., (Emery), Vandalia, Ohio, for allegedly operating a DC-8 cargo aircraft on 13 flights without accomplishing required maintenance.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $93,000 against Emery Worldwide Airlines, Inc., (Emery), Vandalia, Ohio, for operating a DC-8 cargo aircraft on 11 flights when it was out of compliance with an airworthiness dire

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $97,000 civil penalty against Grand Aire Express, Inc., of Toledo, Ohio, for assigning one of its pilots to an aircraft when that pilot did not possess the appropriate certificate and ra

The 26th Annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Aviation Forecast Conference will held be in Washington, D.C., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 and on Wednesday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The theme of this year's

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $52,500 civil penalty against Baker Petrolite, Inc. of Sugarland, Texas, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has imposed a $77,000 civil penalty against Delta Air Lines, Inc. for violations of Federal Aviation Regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess a $55,000 civil penalty against Continental Airlines for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess an $84,000 civil penalty against Monsanto Corporation’s Calgene Division of Davis, Calif., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regula

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $84,000 civil penalty against Advanced Automotive Interior Design of Richardson, Tex., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulation

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $70,000 civil penalty against Kubota Tractor Corp. of Suwanee, Ga., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $85,000 against Air Midwest, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, which does business as US Airways Express, for allegedly operating an aircraft in revenue service when it was not in compliance

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane F. Garvey has named Bill G. Peacock as the new director of the Air Traffic Service. He is responsible for managing the safe and efficient flow of air traffic - airline, private and military

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a civil penalty of $84,000 against World Courier, Inc., of New Hyde Park, New York, for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Bahamas does not comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), giving the country a Category 2 rating following an assessm

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a civil penalty of $90,000 against Horizon Air Industries, Inc., Seattle, Washington for allegedly failing to follow its own maintenance manual after repairing an aircraft. FAA also allege

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a civil penalty of $50,000 against Irrifrance Industries of Paulhan, France, for alleged violations of Department of Transportation hazardous material regulations.

The U.S. DOT's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected Gray Army Airfield (AAF) in Killeen, Texas; March Inland Port, Riverside, Calif.; and Mather Airport, Sacramento, Calif., to participate in the Military Airport Program (MAP).

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against Starwest Pharmaceuticals, of Rancho Cordova, Calif., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Pakistan complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), giving the country a Category 1 rating. This action follows a reasses

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against Botanical Concepts of Santa Clara, Calif., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $72,000 civil penalty against International Lacquers, S.A. of Bettenbourg, Luxembourg for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $82,500 civil penalty against Imatec S.A. of Perenchies, France, for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $50,000 civil penalty against Prida Bravo S.A. of Naucalpan, Mexico, for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman, Ill., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

For the second straight year, commercial pilots participating in a government-wide customer satisfaction survey have given the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) very high ratings for professionalism and for ensuring the safety of the U.S. av

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it issued a supplemental type certificate for a new version of Santa's sleigh. FAA Administrator Jane F. Garvey issued the type certificate at the annual meeting of the Sleigh Airworthiness

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Greece does not comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), giving the country a Category 2 rating following an assessment o

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the selection of Dr. Christopher Wickens, of the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation, as the winner of this year's Excellence in Aviation Award for his continued contributions in avi

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that a team of experts will conduct a one-year study of the safety processes used in certifying large transport airplanes, as well as the FAA's support of continued airplane safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $84,500 fine against Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., doing business as Aeromexico, for aircraft maintenance record keeping violations on three U.S.-registered aircraft.

Jane F. Garvey, administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), today invited airports and airlines to participate in an innovative funding program designed to speed up important airport facility and

Based on a recent national program review of nine of the nation's 10 largest airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that while basic government requirements are being met, improvements are underway at many airlines to

President Clinton today will announce three actions to reduce airline delays and improve air travel for America: an Executive Order directing the Federal Aviation Administration to create a performance-based organization to focus solely on efficient

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed two civil penalties against Alaska Airlines for maintenance violations and allegedly flying certain 737 and MD-80 aircraft in violation of Federal Aviation Regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lottery to reallocate exemption slots at LaGuardia Airport will take place on December 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the FAA Auditorium, 3RD FLOOR, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today is proposing to impose a $172,500 civil penalty against Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. for failing to conduct pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees. The Indiana

This notice announces a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lottery to reallocate exemption slots at LaGuardia Airport as authorized under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act of the 21st Century. The FAA finds that this action

The FAA has reviewed each alternative and variation submitted and finds that the results of the lottery, if any of these suggestions were adopted, would favor one carrier or category of carriers over the others.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working with affected carriers and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to address the level of delays that are currently experienced at LaGuardia Airport as a result of the significant i

One of the most innovative air traffic tracking technology advancements since the advent of radar more than a half century ago will begin in the Bethel area on January 1. In one of the busiest non-radar remote air traffic areas in Alaska, the Fede

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Patricia Grace Smith announced that the FAA has issued a proposed rule setting forth requirements for obtaining a license to operate an expendabl

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $54,000 civil penalty against Sentinel Products Corp., of Hyannis, Mass., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

In an effort to provide air travelers with better and more timely information, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today unveiled two new web sites that will provide information to make air travel easier, safer and more convenient. The first

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane F. Garvey today named United States Army Lt. Gen. Michael A. Canavan as the new associate administrator for FAA's office of civil aviation security. Canavan is expected to start in his new p

A partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Brazil Directorate of Electronics and Flight Protection (DEPV) is helping facilitate the move towards widespread use of satellite navigation in the Caribbean and South American St

With U.S. airlines predicting record-setting numbers of passengers during this year's Thanksgiving holiday travel season, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued some suggestions for travelers to help make sure they arrive at their

Vice President Gore has given the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a "Hammer Award" for starting a program with the airlines that shares real-time information about weather and equipment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the expansion of its Internet web site to include aviation safety information about all airlines - domestic and foreign.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that its Aviation Security Human Factors Program at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Pomona, N.J., will receive Aviation Week & Space Technology's prestigious Technology Innovation

The FAA has proposed a $155,000 civil penalty against Continental Express, Inc., of Houston, Texas, for alleged improper maintenance performed on four of its Beech Model BE-1900-D aircraft, and for flying those aircraft without making the needed m

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $76,000 civil penalty against Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess an $84,000 civil penalty against Furniture Medic of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $55,000 civil penalty against CalAmerica, of Addison, Tex., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $59,500 civil penalty against Environ Corp., of Arlington, Va. for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, has proposed to assess a $50,000 civil penalty against Transportes Aeros Mercantiles Panamericanos, S.A. (Tampa Airlines) of Medillin, Colombia and Miami, Fla., for allegedly violating Departme

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $70,000 civil penalty against US Airways, for improperly accepting and transporting hazardous materials in violation of the Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration will hold a media briefing to report its findings in Boeing's Special Technical Audit at 1 p.m. today. John Hickey, manager, transport airplane directorate, will conduct the briefing.

As part of its efforts to develop technologies to enhance the efficiency and safety of the National Airspace System, the Federal Aviation Administration is testing the ability of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Global Posit

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Patricia Grace Smith today announced that the FAA achieved a milestone recently with publication in the Federal Register of a final rule governin

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the Boeing Company has initiated both short- and long-term measures to correct production deficiencies uncovered during a Special Technical Audit of the company earlier this year.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to a $51,000 civil penalty against RadioShack.com, a division of Tandy Corporation, for violation of U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to impose a $2.5 million civil penalty against an Ohio firm for allegedly making thousands of minor design changes to aircraft hydraulic hose assemblies without reporting them to the agency as requi

The Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC), an industry-led group which advises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation on commercial space transportation issues, will meet Thursday, Oct. 19

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $90,000 civil penalty against Kalyna International Trading Corporation (KIT) of Palatine, Illinois, for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $126,750 civil penalty against Trans World Airlines, Inc., (TWA), for failing to perform background record checks on 44 screening personnel at its contract screening company, Internation

The FAA has proposed to fine Spirit Airlines, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan, $67,000 for allegedly violating Federal Aviation Regulations on cabin and seat markings and placards. Discrepancies were found in the marking and placarding of emergency equi

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that April 1, 2001, would be the earliest start date for new $4 and $4.50 passenger facility charge (PFC) levels.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess an $80,000 civil p