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NextGen time-based metering tool initially deployed

21 August 2013 | By FAA

The FAA is one step closer to better optimizing the flow of aircraft into busy airspace thanks to the initial deployment of a new system...

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NASA transfers NextGen software tool to the FAA

14 August 2013 | By FAA

NASA has handed off to the FAA a new, NextGen software tool that will improve the flow of aircraft from runways...

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Keeping up with growth

13 August 2013 | By Bill Shea, Aviation Expert

Airports need to be creative, flexible and innovative if they are to keep up with expected growth, says aviation expert Bill Shea...

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FAA boosts aviation safety with new pilot qualification standards

10 July 2013 | By FAA

The FAA announced that it is increasing the qualification requirements for first officers who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines...

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FAA invests in New Logan Airport runway safety improvements

27 June 2013 | By FAA

The FAA and the Massachusetts Port Authority unveiled two significant safety enhancements to Logan Airport’s longest runway...

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Congress signals strong support for keeping contract towers open and operational

27 June 2013 | By AAAE

"strong support for keeping contract towers open and operational beyond September 30..."

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FAA requests proposals for options to help general aviation transition to unleaded fuels

10 June 2013 | By FAA

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today asked the world’s fuel producers to submit proposals for fuel options that would help the general aviation industry make a transition to an unleaded fuel. The FAA is committed to the development of a new unleaded fuel by 2018 that would…

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FAA and Kingdom of the Netherlands Sign Agreement

23 May 2013 | By FAA

The FAA and the Kingdom of the Netherlands signed an agreement to promote a safe aviation environment...

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DOT statement…

10 May 2013 | By FAA

Ray LaHood announced that DOT has determined that the recently enacted Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 will allow the FAA to transfer sufficient funds...

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FAA and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reach agreement on airport safety violations

8 April 2013 | By FAA

“We expect all airports to comply with our safety regulations..."

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AAAE/USCTA credit FAA for decision to delay tower closures

5 April 2013 | By AAAE

"We appreciate the decision by DOT Secretary LaHood, FAA Administrator Huerta..."

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FAA extends tower closure date

5 April 2013 | By FAA

The FAA will delay the closures of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15...

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AAAE/USCTA file suit against FAA to keep towers open

4 April 2013 | By AAAE

"It's unfortunate that our efforts to reason with the FAA to keep contract towers open and operational have fallen on deaf ears..."

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FAA decision to shutter 149 contract control towers beginning on April 7 raises serious concerns for Airports, USCTA

22 March 2013 | By American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

FAA to close 149 contract towers...

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USCTA statement on impact of sequestration on FAA contract tower program

25 February 2013 | By AAAE

"The Contract Tower Program has a well-established record of success..."

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