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What is your favorite GA airport? Read how FAA is working to further define the important and diverse roles these airports play in American life.
FAA Launches Second Phase of GA Airports Study
The FAA is beginning the second phase of its general aviation (GA) study issued last spring, General Aviation Airports: A National Asset, to further define the role of GA airports.
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Pop quiz: What is an Optimized Profile Descent? Find out how this new procedure is saving $14.7 million per year and cutting emissions over the Arizona desert.
Performance Snapshots - Optimized Profile Descent
The sun shines even brighter at sunny Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport thanks to fuel-efficient arrival procedures that are not only easing congestion, but also providing a smoother ride for passengers.
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The U.S. Department of Labor expanded the protections of the Family and Medical Leave act for flight crews. This long-overdue protection is good for flight crews and their families, so it's good for the flying public, too.
Resolution to help prevent human trafficking one more reason to thank America's flight attendan...
I often tell people that we have the best aviation system in the world. And our excellent safety record wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the flight attendants who--in addition to their many responsibilities--help keep air passengers safe....
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Gate to Gate: NextGen Explained
Experience a flight across the country that explains the benefits of the next generation of air travel.
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FAA Technical Operations: Guardians of Safety
The safety of the national airspace system depends on Technical Operations to be in the right place, at the right time. "Certified Safe" recognizes the key role more than 9,000 Technical Operations employees play in maintaining the operational safety of the national airspace system. It speaks to their honor, integrity and professionalism.
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DC Metroplex Freedom and Troops Arrivals
The FAA and the DC Metroplex team wanted to honor the dedication of our troops and the memory of 9/1 by naming the waypoints that all lead to FREEDOM. See a simulated approach following new waypoints into Washington-area airports.
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MedXpress: It's Easy
Video promoting use of the MedXPress application for pilot medical certification process. MedXpress replaces FAA paper form 8500-8. Effective 10-1-12.
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New York North Shore Helicopter Route Training
This training will help you identify and understand the procedures associated with new airspace rules in effect for certain helicopters operating along the North Shore of Long Island in New York. This training will also provide additional information related to the route in order to ensure pilots are knowledgeable of the rule requirements, recommendations to fly the route safely, and what deviation allowances may be available to you.