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FAA
Pilot Phraseology Workshop slated
During the live workshop on Zoom and YouTube, pilots, flight instructors, and air traffic controllers will discuss common phraseology mistakes, and ways that pilots and controllers can work together to ensure clear and effective communication for safe takeoff and landing, according to FAA officials.
Coloring the weather
New graphics enhancements have debuted on 1800WxBrief.com, designed to give pilots access to enhanced weather graphics that offer clearer and more comprehensive data to support flight planning and decision-making, according to FAA officials.
ATC overhaul plan unveiled
According to DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy, under the plan the FAA will replace core infrastructure including radar, software, hardware, and telecommunications networks.
Incentives unveiled to boost ATC workforce
The agency is offering incentives to keep experienced controllers on the job, while new hiring continues with a focus on veteran military controllers.
FAA moves to ensure 100LL availability
Ensuring the availability of 100LL at general aviation airports is in the process of being added to the grant assurances required by the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Texas university chosen for new FAA center
Texas A&M University has been chosen to establish the FAA’s new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, which will focus on drones, advanced air mobility, and other emerging sectors of the aviation industry.
FAA withdraws controversial medical denial policy
The changes, initially scheduled to go into effect in January 2025, would have replaced the longstanding practice of deferring incomplete medical applications to immediate denials of the medicals.
Petition calls for FAA to stop use of ADS-B data for airport fees
“ADS-B was implemented to improve safety, not to serve as a financial tool,” according to the petition. “Using it for fee collection not only deviates from its intended purpose but also risks discouraging participation in safety-enhancing technologies. Pilots should not face unexpected financial burdens or privacy concerns from a system meant to improve airspace security.”