FAA directed to halt diversity initiatives as Trump emphasizes merit-based hiring
The FAA directed questions about how the order would affect its hiring practices to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment on how the changes
More mysterious drone sightings reported in the Northeast after FAA ban lifts
More mysterious drone sightings have been reported in Northeast, in a strange surge after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted temporary flight restrictions following thousands of reported drone sightings late last year.
Unexplained Drone Sightings Return Over New Jersey And New York After FAA Ends Ban
The unexplained, SUV-sized drones that caused a stir flying over the areas in the Northeast in November and December have returned. As of Sunday, Jan. 25.
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FAA employees with disabilities targeted by Trump's anti-DEI push
Despite current policy, the FAA during Trump’s first administration actively sought to recruit workers with disabilities.
New reports of drone sightings in Northeast soar after FAA ban lifts
The mysterious drones that sparked a frenzy in the Northeast seem to have returned after the FAA’s temporary restrictions in parts of New Jersey and New York expired. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
FAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviation
Donald Trump ordered the immediate end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Minnesota woman killed in skydiving accident in Arizona, FAA and local authorities investigating
(KSTP) – A Minnesotan was killed in a skydiving accident in Arizona on Friday. According to the Eloy, AZ, Police Department, first responders were called to Skydive Arizona around 4:06 p.m. on Friday on a report of a parachutist “experiencing complications during descent.”
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Boulder officials push back on motion to dismiss FAA lawsuit
Boulder city attorneys are fighting efforts to have the city’s high-profile lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration dismissed.
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to “return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring” and eliminate diversity,
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Trump Halts FAA’s Diversity Programs
President Donald Trump is doubling down on purging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the U.S. government. Less than two days after his inauguration, his administration is taking aim at the FAA.
FAA investigating midair near-collision between Delta, United flights over Phoenix
The close call between the United and Delta flights at the Phoenix airport comes amid an increase in plane near-collisions.
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Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
Draganfly secures FAA waiver for urban operations over people and traffic in Boston, advancing UAV applications.