Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – FAA to Implement South-Central Florida Metroplex on April 22

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on April 22 will implement the first phase of the South-Central Florida Metroplex, the agencys plan to move flights more safely and efficiently across the southern half of the state. Metroplex procedures will allow flights that are more direct and have more efficient climb and descent profiles.The agency will publish…

News and Updates – FAA Approves Renewal of Orbital Sciences Launch Operator Licenses

After completing a comprehensive review, the FAA approved the renewal of two Launch Operator Licenses for Orbital Sciences, LLC, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman.The licenses are valid for five years and authorize the company to conduct flights of its Pegasus launch vehicle from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and the Cape Canaveral Space Force…

News and Updates – FAA Releases Scoping Report for SpaceX Environmental Assessment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released a report summarizing the public comments received during the scoping period for an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the SpaceX facility in Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX plans to launch its Starship/Super Heavy vehicle from that site. The agency received 321 public comments during the scoping period, which ended on…

News and Updates – Fly Safe Focus: WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program

WASHINGTON-This months Fly Safe campaign topic looks at how pilots can maintain proficiency with the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.Proficiency training is required for most professional pilots and plays a key role in aviation safety. Studies have shown that pilots who participate in regular proficiency training are much less likely to experience…

News and Updates – FAA Releases LaGuardia AirTrain Final Environmental Impact Statement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the LaGuardia Airport Access Improvement Project (AirTrain). The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing to construct a rail system to provide a reliable transit option for air travelers and employees at LaGuardia Airport (LGA).The FAA prepared the…