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US aviation community readies for winter weather

30 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

As winter approaches, the U.S. airport and aviation industry will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods...

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Allianz: Growth in commercial drones to bring multiple benefits but new risks

19 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Whether used commercially for industrial inspections or recreationally by millions, drones have the potential to benefit millions but we must be wary of the risks say Allianz...

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Drones: Campaigning for safer skies – Part 2

25 August 2016 | By Brian Wynne, CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

Brian Wynne, the President and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) discusses in an exclusive two-part report the importance of safety and regulation when it comes to the exploding phenomenon of drones and their increasing democratisation into the public sphere.Read part one of the analysis here.

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O’Hare International Airport receives top marks for airfield safety

22 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport a perfect score in its annual airfield safety inspection.

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Drones: Campaigning for safer skies – Part 1

18 August 2016 | By Brian Wynne, CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

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FAA announces new centre of excellence

15 August 2016 | By International Airport Review

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new centre of excellence in partnership with the University of Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teams to lead the new Air Transportation Centre of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance (COE TTHP).

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FAA develops new standards to improve runway conditions

20 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed new standards to improve safety at U.S. airports and improve runway conditions during inclement weather.

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$27 million FAA funding for new airport in North Dakota

7 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

A $27 million Airport Improvement Programme grant has been issued by The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build a new airport in North Dakota.

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Funding for U.S. airports at risk from runway incursions

22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Eight U.S. airports will receive $11 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funds towards risks associated with runway incursions.

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FAA to fine City of Cleveland for failure to deliver safe airport conditions in winter

21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against the City of Cleveland for alleged failure to provide safe airport conditions during winter weather.

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FAA awards $24.5 million in environmental grants to eleven U.S. airports

17 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $24.5 million in environmental grants to eleven U.S. airports to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

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FAA awards contracts to develop CLEEN II environmental programme

9 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $100 million in contacts to eight companies to develop technologies for its Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN II) programme.

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$108m contract allows FAA to go Cloud bound

1 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a $108 million contract with leading cloud industry companies to allow the agency to take advantage of new technologies and solutions.

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FAA dedicates airport pavement testing facility

28 August 2015 | By Victoria White

The FAA has dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Centre at the William J. Hughes Technical Centre...

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FAA reports dramatic rise in pilot sightings of unmanned aircraft

14 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of pilot sightings of unmanned aircraft during the first half of 2015.

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