Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – FAA and NASA celebrate the transfer of new technology

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is optimistic about a National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)-developed technology that promises to increase capacity and reduce delays, fuel burn and emissions.The FAA, NASA and others from the aviation industry today celebrated the transfer of a technology developed by NASA that will be used by the FAA and airlines.The…

News and Updates – FAA Inks Aviation Agreements with Brazil and Canada

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed separate agreements with Brazils Agncia Nacional de Aviao Civil (ANAC) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) that will make it easier to approve each countrys aircraft and aviation products for their growing aviation markets.For many years, the FAA and Brazils ANAC have been cooperating to enhance aviation safety,…

Speech – Aviation Workforce Symposium Opening Remarks

Acting Administrator Daniel ElwellArlington, VARemarks as prepared for deliveryGood morning, everyone. Welcome to the Aviation Workforce Symposium.Its great to see the variety and caliber of the stakeholders here today, and I want to thank you for taking the time to join us.The aviation community has always come together to tackle its most pressing challenges.Today, we…

News and Updates – Hurricane Florence: Information for Drone Operators

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning drone owners and operators they may face significant fines if they interfere with emergency response operations in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence.Many aircraft that are conducting life-saving missions and other critical response and recovery efforts are likely to be flying at low altitudes over areas affected by…

News and Updates – FAA's Hurricane Florence Update

The Federal Aviation Administration closely monitors forecasted hurricanes and severe weather events and prepares FAA facilities and equipment to withstand storm damage. We prepare and protect air traffic control facilities along the projected storm path so we can quickly resume operations after the hurricane passes. Enabling flights to resume quickly is critical to support disaster…