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The FAA ✈️

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The FAA ✈️

@FAANews

Official account of the Federal Aviation Administration. Following, mention or RP does not mean endorsement.

Washington, D.C.

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@FAANews
Jun 4
Modern skies demand a modern air traffic control system. ✈️ We're sharing the latest updates on our efforts to strengthen America's aviation system and improve the travel experience for millions of passengers: ✅ Replaced 2,730 telecommunications ✅ Installed 83 Surface
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U.S. Department of Transportation
@USDOT
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The FUTURE of Aviation is HERE! From air taxis to cargo drones, we are entering the GOLDEN AGE of TRAVEL and what a ride it will be ✈️ @FAA_Chris tells @WashTimes the @FAANews is investing in a GENERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION with new technologies👇 🔗washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jun/…
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U.S. Department of Transportation
@USDOT
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Want to donate your expensive drone to the federal government? Because flying it near a @FIFAWorldCup game is EXACTLY how you do it‼️ @FAANews prohibits them, and the @FBI is actively playing DEFENSE So far: 🛑 306 Drones Detected 🛑 146 Drones Confiscated 🛑 63 Operators
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Chris Rocheleau
@FAA_Chris
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I joined @EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet and @NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen for a fireside chat at this week's FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference to discuss the challenges, changes and opportunities the FAA has experienced in this last year. The FAA
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FBI Houston
@FBIHouston
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See that circle over East Downtown (Eado) Houston? That's a #NoDroneZone! Until July 20, unauthorized drones are PROHIBITED within that area at ALL times! Violate a #NoDroneZone during #FWC26Houston and expect the following: 🚓 FBI and law enforcement will locate you ✅ Your
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@FAANews
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The future of flight is taking off! From electric air taxis to new ways of connecting communities, Advanced Air Mobility is transforming transportation, strengthening the economy, and reinforcing America’s leadership in aviation innovation. ✈️🇺🇸 Read @FAA_Chris’s op-ed in
Washington Times Opinion
@WashTimesOpEd
Jun 16
Advanced air mobility can launch America's next aviation era trib.al/0BFfdv9
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The FAA ✈️
@FAANews
Jun 17
Preliminary information shows a Cessna 680A business jet operated by NetJets crashed south of Laredo, Texas, around 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 16. Six people were on board. The aircraft was flying from San José del Cabo, Mexico, to Austin, Texas. The FAA and the
Good Morning America
@GMA
Jun 17
A private plane carrying six people crashed late Tuesday onto a Texas highway, killing one passenger and sending the others to the hospital. @GioBenitez reports.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
@USDOT
Jun 16
A NEW air, traffic control system is being built all across America 🇺🇸✈️ ✅ 53% Copper Wires replaced ✅ New Digital Radios ✅ New tools to track surface area on the airfield ✅ Enhanced communication technology  The latest airport to get MODERNIZED is Greensboro, North
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Bryan Bedford
@FAA_Bryan
Jun 16
Aviation safety is a global effort, and it's always a pleasure to join forces with @EASA to advance our shared goals. As airspace demands evolve, alignment between regulators and industry is critical to fostering innovation and harmonizing safety standards. While we modernize our
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FBI New York
@NewYorkFBI
Jun 16
Thinking of flying a recreational drone near a FIFA Fan Zone? Always check airspace restrictions using FAA-approved B4UFLY apps or visit tfr.faa.gov. If you spot unsafe drone activity, report it immediately by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI. Let’s keep the skies – and
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The FAA ✈️
@FAANews
Jun 16
During @FIFAWorldCup matches over the weekend, our @FBI and local law enforcement partners confiscated numerous drones. #NoDroneZones extend beyond the ⚽ stadiums and includes FIFA Fan Festivals. Be sure not to fly your drones over or near these events. Keep your drone grounded
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The FAA ✈️
@FAANews
Jun 16
Travelers, please keep rechargeable devices in your carry-on, not checked baggage. Follow your airline’s power bank rules, and if a device overheats or starts smoking, tell a flight attendant immediately. Pack smart, #PackSafe. Learn more at faa.gov/packsafe.
CBS News
@CBSNews
Jun 16
A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas on Monday, the airline said. cbsn.ws/3QmcpBG
PackSafe for Passengers
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The FAA ✈️
@FAANews
Jun 15
The paper chase is over. Flight strips have gone digital. We've deployed electronic flight strips at 17 air traffic control facilities so far, with 89 planned by the end of 2028. @CNN takes a behind-the-scenes look at the many ways we're modernizing the National Airspace System
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