Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – FAA Extends Comment Period for Noise Research and Survey

WASHINGTON TheFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)has extended the comment period for the existing noise research portfolio, including the Neighborhood Environmental Survey, and additional areas recommended for investigation to April 14, 2021. Both notices are available onFAAs website; in addition, you can review the first notice and read the comment extension notice at the Federal Register website.The…

News and Updates – FAA, Choctaw Nation Team Up to Advance UAS

Oklahoma City, OK The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with the Choctaw Nation to study how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can best transport cargo, including parcels, at lower altitudes.The FAAs Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.The agreement will enable the MMAC to…

News and Updates – Laser Strikes Increase Even with Fewer Planes Flying

WASHINGTONLaser strikes against pilots increased in 2020 even with the overall decrease in air traffic operations. In 2020, pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to the FAA. This is an increase from 6,136 laser strikes reported in 2019 and is the highest number reported to the agency since 2016.The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) remains vigilant in raising…