Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – FAA-EC Pact Paves the Way for Lower Costs for U.S. Manufacturers.

29/06/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Commission (EC) have signed a decision that will pave the way to lower fees that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) charges U.S. manufacturers to validate their design approvals.The agreementcalled Bilateral Oversight Board Decision 0008 (BOB 0008)was formalized at the 17th Annual FAA-EASA International Safety Conference in…

News and Updates – FAA Establishes Drone Restrictions Over Federal Prison

28/06/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

At the request of Federal security partners, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 99.7Special Security Instructionsto address concerns about drone operations over national security sensitive facilities by establishing temporary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific flight restrictions.In cooperation with Department…

News and Updates – FAA Commissions New Tower at Sarasota Airport

25/06/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut over to a new air traffic control tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport early this morning. The new, 128 foot-tall tower will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy Florida airport.Air traffic controllers working in the 525 square-foot tower…

Speech – A Shared Language

22/06/2018 /0 Comments/in /by

Acting Administrator Daniel ElwellWashington, DCThank you, Eric. Good afternoon, everyone.Its a real honor for the United States to be hosting this years FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference. And I thank you all for joining us.Its great to see so many of our international counterparts this week not only from Europe, but from around the world.And…