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FAA planning for $600 million in 2013 spending cuts

22 February 2013 | By FAA

To prepare for the possibility of a budget sequestration on March 1, 2013, the FAA is making plans to reduce its expenditures...

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FAA’s safety management system earns recognition

19 February 2013 | By FAA

The FAA’s implementation of a proactive safety management system earned the agency a prestigious global award...

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FAA and Spain Cooperate in alternative aviation fuels

11 February 2013 | By FAA

"The U.S. is committed to making aviation as clean and as energy efficient as possible...”

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FAA statement

16 January 2013 | By FAA

As a result of an in-flight, Boeing 787 battery incident in Japan, the FAA will issue an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) to address a potential battery fire risk...

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New NextGen technology improves safety and efficiency in Western Colorado

3 December 2012 | By FAA

“Safety is our highest priority..."

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FAA upgrades Israel’s aviation safety rating to Category 1

1 November 2012 | By ICAO

FAA announced that Israel complies with international safety standards set by the ICAO...

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Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners awards construction contract for rehabilitation of Van Nuys Airport’s main runway 16R

15 October 2012 | By Van Nuys Airport

BOAC approved a $13,908,464 contract...

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The evolution of ATC

3 October 2012 | By Bill Shea, former FAA Associate Administrator

From the simple, yet antiquated Air Traffic Control system of the 1930s to today’s new multi-billion dollar NEXT GEN satellite programme which is currently being developed, the progress of worldwide ATC has been pushing forward at an astonishing rate. Over the years, the world’s ATC systems have experienced dramatic success.…

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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $3.4 million grant for Albuquerque International Sunport

1 October 2012 | By FAA

$3.4 million FAA grant for Albuquerque International Sunport...

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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $3 million grant for Lovell Field/Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

1 October 2012 | By FAA

$3 million FAA grant for Lovell Field/Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport...

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport receives $16 million FAA grant

1 October 2012 | By Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

FAA grant to fund an apron rehabilitation project near its busiest terminal...

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FAA dedicates new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

28 September 2012 | By FAA

“This new air traffic control tower will promote safety and economic growth..."

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FAA establishes new Center of Excellence for general aviation

27 September 2012 | By FAA

The FAA has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation COE...

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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $2.2 million grant for O’Hare International Airport

18 September 2012 | By FAA

Grant for the installation and modification of airfield guidance signs...

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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $1.4 million grant for Columbus Municipal Airport in Indiana

18 September 2012 | By FAA

Grant for the rehabilitation of a taxiway...

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