Delta unveils part of $2.3B LAX project
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports recently unveiled the final major phase of the $2.3 billion Delta Sky Way at Los Angeles International Airport project. “This modern, state-of-the-a...
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FAA hires 1,500 air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday it had met its hiring goal for 2023 after hiring the 1,500 air traffic controllers needed to rebuild its training pipeline. The FAA sai...
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American Airlines fined $4.1M for violating federal statutes, tarmac delay rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined American Airlines $4.1 million for violating federal statutes and a rule prohibiting tarmac delays of three hours or more on domestic flights...
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Newark Liberty airport’s new Terminal A now fully operational
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Wednesday Newark Liberty International Airport's new Terminal A is fully operational now that the final five terminal gates have opened. Additionall...
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FAA to hold safety meetings nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to hold runway safety meetings between now and the end of September at approximately 90 airports nationwide. The meetings are held annually at airports...
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority breaks ground on renewable energy project
On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) joined Dominion Energy in breaking ground on the largest renewable energy project ever developed at a U.S. airport. MWAA said their o...
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West Virginia invests $25M in aviation maintenance program
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently signed Senate Bill 1029 in law. The bill provides $25 million to Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program for a n...
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U.S. airlines providing disaster relief to Hawaii
U.S. airlines are providing disaster response and relief to the island of Maui in the wake of fires there. Between August 10–14, airlines provided more than 150 relief flights to help transport...
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TSA expands Certified Cargo Screening program
On Monday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said its changes to the Certified Cargo Screening Program would allow more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. TSA mandated on Ju...
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Work officially underway for $100M Albany International Airport project
Work is underway at the Albany International Airport on a $100 million revitalization project. The project will support the expansion of the airport's terminal to provide more passenger amenities ...
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AIA applauds decision to add Rep. Carbajal as co-chair of House Aerospace Caucus
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) applauded the announcement that U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) would join U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) as co-chair of the House Aerospace Caucus. The Cauc...
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U.S. signs Open-Skies agreement with Mongolia
On Friday, in advance of a state visit by Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it had signed an Open Skies Agreement between the United States and Mongolia. ...
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Pennsylvania invests $4M into three state airports
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it had invested nearly $4 million into three airports in the western part of the state. The investments in the Pitts...
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Rep. Graves leads aviation townhall at EAA AirVenture
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, stressed the importance of including general aviation in the aviation reauthorization legislation. I...
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New terminal, TSA checkpoint opens at Lehigh Valley International Airport
Federal, state and local officials recently gathered at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Pennsylvania for the unveiling of a $35 million, 40,000-square-foot terminal and Transportation Security ...
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New York, New Jersey port authority’s airports reach record number of travelers
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently announced that its three major airports reached a record for travelers during the first half of the year, surpassing the previous year-to-date re...
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Boeing report forecasts demand for aviation personnel
Boeing recently released its 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook, forecasting the demand for aviation personnel over the next 20 years. According to the report, the global commercial airplane fleet i...
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United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund adds new corporate partners
The United Airlines Ventures (UAV) Sustainable Flight Fund, which supports start-ups with the goal of increasing the supply of sustainable aviation fuel, recently added eight new corporate partners, i...
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Newark Liberty International Airport opens seven additional gates in Terminal A
On Tuesday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Newark Liberty International Airport had achieved another milestone as it opened seven new gates in Terminal A. Part of the $2.7...
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FAA rule would expand definition of Light Sport Aircraft
A proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule would expand the definition of Light Sport Aircraft. The Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification rule would put performance safety...
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