The future of flight is taking off! ✈️ The Fall 2026 issue of The FAA Safety Briefing Magazine spotlights innovations, technologies, and trends shaping tomorrow’s skies. From pilots and mechanics to drone operators and aviation enthusiasts, discover insights to stay informed here: https://lnkd.in/eaWEYrgZ.
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Students are lining up to enroll at Shenandoah University for its new Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative program. Learn more about the first Virginia college to join FAA’s air traffic controller training program: https://bit.ly/4rm43YP
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Alaska residents: The FAA and the U.S. Air Force will host virtual workshops to discuss possible environmental effects of the proposed redesign of airspace in Anchorage and surrounding areas. The project includes changes to flight paths and altitudes to better manage local safe flights. The meetings will be held: ✈️ Tuesday, October 27, 1-3 PM AKDT ✈️ Wednesday, October 28, 5-7 PM AKDT Learn more, register and submit your comments at https://lnkd.in/gadebHsn.
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Administrator Bryan Bedford participated in a fireside chat at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition and shared how the FAA is implementing smarter tools and interconnected systems that will help us optimize flight scheduling, flight tracking, in order to strengthen safety and efficiency.
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It was an honor to join Senator Kaine, Congressman Subramanyam, and Congressman Vindman yesterday to break ground on a brand-new air traffic control tower at Washington Manassas Airport (HEF) in Northern Virginia. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller than marking the start of construction on this state-of-the-art facility that will give our proud air traffic controllers the modern tools and infrastructure they need to ensure the future safety and growth of HEF. Thank you to our federal (including my FAA Airports Team here in the Eastern Region), state, city, and county partners who made this project possible, as well as the entire HEF team, including Airport Director Juan Rivera, for hosting a wonderful event. The funding for this tower--$41 million--is a great example of what happens when federal, state, and local partners share a vision and work together to invest in infrastructure that will promote safety, bring high-pay jobs, connect communities, and drive regional growth. While the USDOT and FAA have made great strides to modernize our air traffic control system through the Brand New Air Traffic Control initiative, our work isn’t done. We need Congress to pass the Modern Skies Act to finish the job, including to complete our ATC system upgrades and to replace many more outdated towers just like we’re doing here at HEF. The Modern Skies Act will also provide airports around the country with the funding they desperately need to overhaul aging facilities, invest in capacity upgrades that will improve efficiency and promote growth, and build modern terminals.
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Three Generations. 70+ years. One mission: keeping the skies safe ✈️ This International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, meet the Rojohn trio – Navy veterans Ed and Matt and first-year controller Darren, carrying on the family legacy at Kansas City Downtown Airport. Their story is one of service, skill, and decades of keeping the Kansas City skies safe. Learn more about the Rojohns’ dedication and how you can start your own family legacy at https://bit.ly/4z0agg3.
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Do you know anyone who flies to work on a paraglider? Meet Jacob Hutzler, an air traffic controller whose unique mode of transportation takes him to Pueblo Memorial Airport weekly, where he helps other pilots navigate airspace safety from his position in the air traffic control tower. Learn more about Hutzler's passion for paramotoring, air traffic control and for making aviation safer as we celebrate International Day of the Air Traffic Controller!
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From college classrooms to air traffic control towers across the U.S.! ✈️ Learn more about the FAA’s Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative and how we are fast tracking the next generation of air traffic controllers to their dream job: https://lnkd.in/e7D6X2sP Aims Community College University of Oklahoma Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology U.S. Department of Transportation
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Flying this week? Plan ahead! ✈️ Learn more about how you can have a safe and smoother trip ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emvAaTsb.
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FLAG ON THE PLAY! 🚩 🏈 Drone pilots: Enjoy the game but leave your drone at home! 🚫Temporary Flight Restrictions are in effect before, during and after major college football games. Violators may face fines or criminal prosecution. Check for airspace restrictions before you fly: https://lnkd.in/gtDHVY8h.
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