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Chris Rocheleau Appointed as FAA Deputy Administrator

Chris Rocheleau, former COO of the NBAA, has taken up the role as deputy administrator of the FAA. This appointment comes as the agency seeks to strengthen its leadership amid evolving aviation demands.

2025-01-21T14:28:13.537876-08:00

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SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites from Kennedy Space Center

2025-01-20T15:20:23.449390-08:00

Aviation Week

FAA Expands eVTOL Downwash Testing for Unified Vertiport Design

2025-01-20T17:08:07.780217-08:00

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TSA Chief Pekoske Removed as Trump Administration Begins

2025-01-20T10:08:30.993420-08:00

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The Air Current

Chris Rocheleau Appointed as FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau, former COO of the NBAA, has taken up the role as deputy administrator of the FAA. This appointment comes as the agency seeks to strengthen its leadership amid evolving aviation demands.

2025-01-21T14:28:13.537876-08:00

Chris Rocheleau Appointed as FAA Deputy Administrator

Aviation Week

FAA Expands eVTOL Downwash Testing for Unified Vertiport Design As part of efforts to establish performance-based design criteria for vertiports and heliports, the FAA is broadening its eVTOL downwash testing in collaboration with OEMs. This initiative aims to enhance safety and operational standards in urban air mobility infrastructure.

2025-01-20T17:08:07.780217-08:00

FAA Expands eVTOL Downwash Testing for Unified Vertiport Design

Space.com

SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites from Kennedy Space Center SpaceX successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Kennedy Space Center. This marks the ninth orbital launch in 2025 and the first since the Starship explosion. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage successfully landed on a droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

2025-01-20T15:20:23.449390-08:00

SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites from Kennedy Space Center

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Avilution's XFS Software Secures Initial FAA Approval Avilution's XFS software has gained its first FAA approval, marking a significant milestone for the company in the aviation software sector. This approval may enhance its market positioning within general and business aviation, potentially attracting more stakeholders seeking innovative solutions.

2025-01-20T10:44:25.045301-08:00

Avilution's XFS Software Secures Initial FAA Approval

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FAA Prepares for Increased Air Traffic Ahead of Super Bowl in New Orleans The FAA is implementing comprehensive measures to handle the anticipated rise in air traffic as New Orleans hosts the Super Bowl. Enhanced coordination and resources are aimed at ensuring smooth operations and safety for general aviation, air transport, and defense-related flights during this major event.

2025-01-20T10:44:21.073933-08:00

FAA Prepares for Increased Air Traffic Ahead of Super Bowl in New Orleans

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TSA Chief Pekoske Removed as Trump Administration Begins David Pekoske, TSA Administrator, was dismissed as President Trump begins his new term. His exit signifies a leadership shift within the Transportation Security Administration as the administration seeks to reconfigure roles, with Pekoske's previous DHS ties now severed.

2025-01-20T10:08:30.993420-08:00

TSA Chief Pekoske Removed as Trump Administration Begins

General Aviation News

GAMI Video Refutes Paint Damage Claims from G100UL Fuel General Aviation Modifications Inc. conducted a 10-day simulation of a slow leak of its G100UL unleaded avgas, concluding no paint damage. Despite the concerns, minor staining was resolved with standard cleaning procedures. GAMI urges reporting of any issues for further investigation.

2025-01-19T07:16:28.539445-08:00

GAMI Video Refutes Paint Damage Claims from G100UL Fuel

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FAA Documents Reveal UAP Tracking During Chinese Balloon Incident The FAA has disclosed 129 pages of emails concerning UAP tracking as part of a FOIA request, revealing internal discussions amid heightened tensions from a Chinese balloon incursion. The communications involve Michael Freie, a technical advisor in the Air Traffic Surveillance Services Office.

2025-01-19T05:28:02.671751-08:00

FAA Documents Reveal UAP Tracking During Chinese Balloon Incident

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