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http://www.faa.gov 29-06-2010 15:04:53
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Deputy Administrator Katie Thompson and other FAA leaders stopped by SUN 'n FUN Fly-In to discuss how the FAA is making sure GA pilots have the tools and infrastructure they need to better understand conditions at airports and reduce runway incursions.
FAA's STEM booth going strong at SUN 'n FUN Fly-In. Learn about the #airportdesignchallenge or try your hand with the Smart Skies ATC simulator. #FAASTEM
We sat down with FAA Mike Whitaker to discuss the FAA Administrator’s plans for general aviation safety, incorporating new entrants into the national airspace, and how earning his pilot certificate helped him understand the aviation system from all sides: bit.ly/43rvaWl
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants will fund runway lighting and taxiway improvements to help keep flights safe at airports like Boston Logan International Airport. See an interactive map of projects to build better, safer airports across the US at bit.ly/43QPZed. #InvestingInAmerica
FAA Command Center Update: T-storms in Florida are causing delays at Orlando International Airport and a ground stop at Tampa International Airport ✈️. We're slowing down flights to get you to your destination safely and as efficiently as possible. Monitor fly.faa.gov for the latest airport info. #FAAWeatherSquad
Busy East Coast weather day! T-storms may delay flights in and out of Florida starting this morning and low ceilings and gusty winds may impact travel later in the Northeast. Expect delays at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ✈️ due to ongoing construction. Monitor fly.faa.gov. #FAAWeatherSquad
✈️ Traffic Report: Low ☁️ and 🌬️ could impact Boston Logan International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport: Rated Best Airport in its Class, John F. Kennedy Airport, BWI Marshall Airport, Dulles Airport (IAD), Reagan Airport, CLT Airport, Memphis International Airport (MEM), DTW Airport and LAX Airport. ⛈️ possible at Atlanta Airport. bit.ly/FAAforecast
🚁 Helicopter pilots: It’s aerial application season, which may mean flying at a low altitude where wires could pose a hazard. Here are some tips on how you can avoid a wire strike: bit.ly/3VzGAFC. #Rotorcraft
It's the 40th anniversary of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, which has provided safe spaceflight and other recommendations to FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation since 1984. Attend the next virtual meeting on April 23 at 9 AM ET. bit.ly/3BbL4qJ #COMSTAC #FAASpace
Low ceilings and 🌬️ may cause delays later today at Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport: Rated Best Airport in its Class. Possible delays in Texas, Memphis and Atlanta due to t-storms. Expect delays at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ✈️ due to ongoing construction. fly.faa.gov #FAAWeatherSquad #Travel
✈️ Traffic Report: ⛈️ could impact Bush Intercontinental Airport and DFW Airport. Low ☁️ and 🌬️ possible at Boston Logan International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport: Rated Best Airport in its Class and John F. Kennedy Airport. bit.ly/FAAforecast