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News and Updates – FAA Launches Drone Safety Week

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TheFederal Aviation Administration(FAA) will hold its second annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week, Nov. 16 to 22, 2020. The FAA is committed to ensuring the safety of the National Airspace System as we continue to integrate drones and other new technologies. Drone Safety Awareness Week is an opportunity for others to share their commitment to drone safety.

During this virtual campaign, the FAA and stakeholders will highlight important drone safety educational topics.

  • Monday: LEARN What do you need to know before you fly?
  • Tuesday: IMPROVE How can you improve your flying skills?
  • Wednesday: PASSION TO PROFESSION How to go from recreational flyer to commercial drone pilot.
  • Thursday: START A PROGRAM Learn about starting a public safety program.
  • Friday: IN THE CLASSROOM How can you use drones in STEM education?
  • Saturday and Sunday: HAVING FUN Why do you fly?

Use #DroneWeek to share your safety story.

For additional information, visitfaa.gov.

News and Updates – FAA Virtual Airport Design Challenge Takes Off

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Calling all K-12 students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM): The 2020 Federal Aviation Administration STEM Aviation and Space Education Airport Design Challenge is now open for enrollment through Oct. 25, 2020.

Participating students are provided with opportunities to meet aviation professionals and learn about the aerospace industry. For middle- and high-school students, this is a chance to get first-hand experience in an aviation-related application of STEM concepts and careers.

The Airport Design Challenge involves students using Microsoft Minecraft to design virtual airports based on guidance from FAA aerospace and engineering experts.

Students will collaborate in small teams to learn about their local airports and to complete developmental tasks in Minecraft. During the five weeks of organized lesson plans, participants will cover topics ranging from airport layout, pavement and lighting to structures and innovative growth. Program facilitators will use weekly knowledge-check quizzes and screen shots of students designs to assess progress and provide feedback.

Collaborative work between students, parents and facilitators will focus on applying STEM-based knowledge in math, engineering and career development. While participants are encouraged to form teams of up to five members, they may also participate individually.

The virtual event is open to students in the U.S. and internationally. Last year, approximately 800 students participated and many more are expected this year.

The FAA Airport Design Challenge website has more information about the competition and how to register.

News and Updates – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms

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New rule modernizes the way FAA regulates and licenses commercial space operations.

News and Updates – Alaska Aviation Safety Summit Oct. 8 at 1:30 pm ET

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Join FAA Administrator and elected officials for a virtual meeting to discuss the state of aviation safety in Alaska.

News and Updates – 100 Years of Aviation in Alaska

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FAA issues free educational resource discussing 100 years of work to create a safe, modern aviation system in Alaska.