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The FAA shifted a Compliance Philosophy in 2015 that was more solutions oriented. Is the Trump administration going to reverse it to a more punitive one?

Greater Bay Airlines has filed for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption with the U.S. Transportation Department.

Breeze Airways is moving closer to launching its first scheduled international routes after receiving approval from the U.S. Transportation Department.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders directing FAA to take immediate action to expand drone operations and strengthen counter-drone capabilities.

The FAA is formally seeking an “integrator” to spearhead proposed air traffic control system upgrades, with a target delivery deadline of Jan. 1, 2029.

In a rare bit of good news this year for Newark Liberty International Airport, an important runway reopened June 2, two weeks ahead of schedule.

Privatizing the U.S. ATM system would divide people and get in the way of building a new national ATM system, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

The U.S. DOT Secretary said a new fiber-optic ATC communications line has been laid between Philadelphia and New York, but Newark flight reductions will remain.

Aerospace stakeholders can participate in executive efforts to reduce FAA red tape.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has dropped a lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by the prior administration.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The new U.S. administration has unveiled its proposed overhaul of the aging air traffic control system.

Telecommunications infrastructure changes designed to reduce the risk of ATC system outages at Newark Airport will be in place “this summer,” FAA said.

Aviation Week editors break down the current state of the U.S. air traffic control system and analyze what it will take to push modernization forward.

Southwest Airlines asked DOT for blanket authority to operate scheduled flights to U.S. open skies partners, opening the door to more international expansion.

Satellite navigation’s vulnerability to jamming and spoofing is not new.

A plan to address ATC system outages at Newark (EWR) will almost certainly reduce the number of flights in and out of the busy New Jersey/New York area airport.

U.S. airlines are supportive of efforts to modernize the air traffic control system as recent events provide renewed impetus for long-sought improvements.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's new ATC infrastructure upgrade depends on immediate funding from Congress to complete within its three-year timeline.

A series of aviation accidents have focused Washington policymakers and industry leaders on solutions to the challenges confronting the U.S. aviation system.

The DOT is one of only four cabinet-level agencies that would see a top-line funding increase in the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget.

The U.S. has tentatively approved Israir Airlines’ application to resume service to the U.S., clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Israeli carrier’s return.

A former Allegiant executive argues the carrier doesn’t need a regulatory nod for the partnership with ULCC Viva to launch service to Mexico.

FAA regulatory authorities should be free to focus on air safety while an independent air traffic service works on innovation and efficiency.

The investigation looks into FAA’s response to a pair of 737 MAX bird strikes that triggered an engine failure-related safety device but also allowed smoke and fumes to enter the cabin and cockpit.