Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – New Air Traffic Tower Dedicated in Sarasota, Florida

10/09/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA), and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) dedicated the newAir Traffic Control Tower at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport today.The 128 foot-tall tower is a significant investment in our nations airport infrastructure and enhances air traffic controllers ability to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights…

Speech – A Success Story in the Making

06/09/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

Acting Administrator Daniel ElwellLas Vegas, NVGood morning, everybody.I know what youre thinking: Oh, jeezthe regulators here. Hes probably going to tell us hes here to help.You laugh. But I get it theres a certain degree of skepticism when the fed shows up at an event like this.I dont know that I blame you. After all,…

News and Updates – FAA Establishes Restrictions on Drone Operations over DOD Facilities

17/08/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

At the request of its Federal security partners, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 99.7 Special Security Instructions to address concerns about drone operations over national security-sensitive facilities by establishing temporary flight restrictions specific to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).In cooperation with Department…

Speech – Pillars of Safety

03/08/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

Acting Administrator Daniel ElwellWashington, DCRemarks as prepared for deliveryGood afternoon, everyone. Its been a few years since I was last here. So this feels like a bit of a homecoming to me.As you just heard, I know what its like to be sitting where you are.Now I find myself back at the FAA, which is…