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Trump Directs FAA to Return to ‘Merit-Based Hiring’ System

President Donald Trump wants the next Secretary of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator to return to “meritocracy hiring” for all positions, including air traffic controllers, and end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. I am instructed to do so. President Trump, who notably nominated former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) to head the Department of […]

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, meritocratic hiring” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “We order the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Federal Aviation to immediately return to nondiscriminatory, merit-based employment as required by law,” the order reads. “All […]

FAA expands ban on drones in New Jersey for reasons that remain unclear

The mystery surrounding the sudden spike in drone activity in New Jersey deepened Tuesday when the FAA announced: Expanding list of New Jersey regions Drone flights will be banned there, and nine more towns will be added to the restricted zone. The mystery surrounding the drone began in November. At that time, widespread reports of […]

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Glenn rocket cleared to launch: FAA

This was Blue Origin's third manned spaceflight, with six people on board for the first flight. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is heading into space after receiving clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA on Friday issued a Part 450 commercial space launch license to Blue Origin, authorizing the first launch […]

FAA Bans Drones over Parts of New Jersey and New York

An immediate ban on drones flying over some “critical infrastructure facilities” in New York was declared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, requiring unmanned aircraft to fly over certain “critical infrastructure facilities” if they pose an “immediate safety threat.” The right to use “deadly force” was further reserved. ” “This action is purely […]

FAA temporarily restricts drone flights in New York in response to sightings

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FAA bans drone use over ‘critical infastrcutre’ locations in New York City

The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned the use of drones at “critical infrastructure” sites in New York City until mid-January. This comes just hours after the agency instituted similar restrictions in New Jersey following weeks of panic over mysterious flying objects. The temporary air restrictions, which will be in effect from Friday until Jan. […]