News & Updates
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Bird Strike Mitigation and Emergency Procedures
January 16 – The FAA requires airports to develop wildlife mitigation programs. Rules and certification standards are in place to increase a passenger’s chance of surviving an accident on land or in the water.
Flight Restrictions Before and During Presidential Inauguration
January 16 – Modifications to the Washington, DC Special Flight Rules Area (formerly known as the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)) and the Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) will be in place for Pre-Inaugural activities on January 18, 2009, and for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2009.
Air Algae
January 15 – Continental becomes first U.S.-based airline to conduct test flight with biofuel in an attempt to reduce fuel costs and reduce environmental impact.
Special Flight Rules Around Washington Made Permanent
January 8 – Airspace restrictions and procedures implemented around Washington, DC, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to make the region safer and more secure are now permanent under a final rule issued by the agency.
