Honouring the victims of 9/11: A global commitment to making aviation safer

Honouring the victims of 9/11: A global commitment to making aviation safer

Air Force Selects Up To 131 T-7As For Sheppard AFB

The Red Hawks are scheduled to begin replacing the base’s T-38Cs in 2034.

Nicholas Air Loses Appeal in Whistleblower Case

Federal court leaves in place a Labor Department ruling that the company retaliated against a captain-in-training who reported safety concerns.

Oakland Police Officers Accused of Faking Checkrides

Federal indictment alleges false FAA records were used to obtain airman credentials.

Former Acting FAA Administrator Rocheleau To Lead Airports Council

Rocheleau will take over ACI-NA in October after serving in senior roles at the FAA and NBAA.

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They Stood In The Breach

Twenty-five years ago, the FAA took unprecedented action to land every commercial and private aircraft during the tragic events we collectively remember as 9/11.

FAA Proposes $77,750 Fine Against TiendaMIA Xipron, Inc. for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $77,750 civil penalty against TiendaMIA Xipron, Inc., of Medley, Florida, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

FAA proposes ending diabetes special issuance requirement

The FAA has proposed enabling aviation medical examiners to issue certificates on the spot to pilots with diabetes who are not insulin-dependent, and are otherwise medically qualified, ending the longstanding practice of special issuance de

New vacancy published: IT Service Manager - ERP

The following new vacancy notice have been published on our Careers portal: Title: IT Service Manager - ERPClosing Date: 08/10/2026 at 23:59 CET Visit our Careers portal to view all job openings, learn about our benefits and more.

Agenda Now Available for EASA IAM Forum

The updated agenda, including details of the key speakers, is now available for the 2026 EASA Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Implementation Forum, taking place on 27–28 October 2026 at EASA Headquarters in Cologne and online.

Picture of the Day: Sept. 10, 2026

Aerobatics at Wings Over Batavia 2026.

United Cancels Planned 9/11 Flyover

The Denver tribute would have paired a Boeing 777 with four F-16s on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

The keepers of the Cessna Conquest

Sam Meek did not set out looking for a 40-year-old twin turboprop. He was looking for an airplane that could keep up with his growing family.

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in Texas to Unlock the Future of Flight

Experimental commercial flights were made possible by the Department’s first-of-its-kind testing initiative

Aircraft Maintenance: The art of engine, cylinder break-in

Whether you are dealing with a completely new engine, or just a new cylinder, how you conduct those first few hours of operation can affect your safety, your wallet, and the long-term success of your engine.

Father, son charged with theft from flight students

A father and son who sold their three-year-old Georgia flight school in 2024 were arrested September 4 on theft and racketeering charges in a case that began when several students complained of discrepancies in their flight school accounts

Training and Safety Tip: Listen to the whole ATIS

Preparing for a recent flight, my instructor-rated passenger and I were looking forward to a fun morning under the foggles. I wanted to practice some simulated instrument flying and shoot some approaches, and he was along as my safety pilot

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S.

FAA is delivering 191 grants to improve airport infrastructure in 36 states and two territories

ICAO statement on the safety and security of international civil aviation

ICAO statement on the safety and security of international civil aviation

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Milestone in Air Traffic Control Overhaul with Deployment of Surface Safety Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) installed the 100th Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI)—an aircraft and vehicle surveillance tool—reaching nearly h

Strengthening air transport is critical to Europe’s resilience and prosperity

Strengthening air transport is critical to Europe’s resilience and prosperity

FAA Proposes $67,500 Fine Against MIA Solutions, LLC for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $67,500 civil penalty against MIA Solutions LLC of Doral, Florida, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.  The FAA alleges

New vacancy published: Cabin Safety Expert

The following new vacancy notice have been published on our Careers portal: Title: Cabin Safety ExpertClosing Date: 24/09/2026 at 23:59 CET Visit our Careers portal to view all job openings, learn about our benefits and more.

New vacancy published: International Cooperation Project Manager & Safety Reporting Officer

The following new vacancy notice have been published on our Careers portal: Title: International Cooperation Project Manager & Safety Reporting OfficerClosing Date: 17/09/2026 at 23:59 CET

New report examines atmospheric icing in a changing climate

EASA has published a new report on the state of science and knowledge on atmospheric icing in a climate change context, developed under the European Network on Impact of Climate Change on Aviation (EN-ICCA). The report examines what is curr

EASA Scientific Committee publishes its Annual Report

The EASA Scientific Committee (SciCom) Annual Report 2025 is now available. This report covers the Committee’s fourth year of operation, and presents the activities undertaken, key achievements, and recommendations for future work.