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The FAA has awarded $12 million to 19 companies and organizations developing technologies to safely expand drone operations in U.S. airspace

The FAA hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in FY2026 as the agency expands recruitment and training across the United States

The FAA has granted McKinney National Airport permission to operate commercial passenger flights. More than $9 million has already been invested in infrastructure

Unlocking the future of flights: North Carolina has launched eVTOL, advancing aircraft tests under a federal pilot program focused on medical transport and regional connectivity

The FAA has begun using SMART, an AI-supported system designed to predict airspace congestion, weather disruptions and potential flight delays

New York City will face drone restrictions during the UN General Assembly as the Secret Service, FAA and local police enforce temporary airspace rules

The FAA says reported laser strikes fell for a third straight year, but thousands of incidents continue to pose risks to pilots across the US

Lithuanian airline KlasJet, part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed the necessary approvals to operate Boeing 737NG aircraft on flights to, from and within the US

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $1.1 billion in grants to 280 airports for runway, terminal and safety upgrades, including new vehicle tracking technology

A United Airlines flight diverted to Maine after a passenger disturbance, while a Southwest flight landed in Baltimore after a reported bird strike

Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports

The possible federal government shutdown in the U.S. on October 1 will not influence operations at Reagan National and Dulles airports; however, staffing shortages could cause travel delays