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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it granted Washington Manassas Airport (HEF) a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, which allows the airport to accommodate certain commercial passenger airlines.  “Commercial flights coming...
FAA Announces Key Demonstrations with the First Remotely-Piloted Hybrid-Electric Flight for Cargo Shipment
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Major Expansion of FAA BEYOND Program to Advance Drone Innovation
FAA Proposes $73,000 Fine Against Lifeflight Aviation Services for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
FAA Proposes $127,500 Fine Against Ameriflight for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

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19,482
U.S. Airports
44,360
Average Daily Flights Handled by the FAA
$25 Billion
Invested in Aviation from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
837,513
Total Drones Registered
481,760
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1,102
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