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Jan 11, 2023

D.C.-Area Airports Are Recovering After National FAA Outage

Flights across the country were canceled or delayed early this morning after the Federal Aviation Administration’s real-time safety communication system, known as NOTAM, went down overnight.

Jul 02, 2019

National Airport Will Halt Flights During July 4 Festivities

The airport will suspend flights for over two hours to accommodate the planned flyover and the fireworks show.

Aug 18, 2016

FAA Employee Charged With Attempting To Have Sex With A 10-Year-Old Girl

Scott Casoni is also charged with assault on a police officer after a scuffle ensued during his arrest.

Dec 29, 2015

FAA Extends D.C.’s ‘No Drone Zone’ To 30 Miles

The Capital Area Soaring Association and all other hobbyist parks within 30-miles of the city are shut down.

Oct 09, 2015

For The 9th Time This Year, Person Illegally Flies Drone In D.C.-Area Park

Howard Solomon III apparently last control of his F182 6 Axis Quadcopter, which the Secret Service located on the Ellipse at 16th St. and Constitution Ave.

Feb 16, 2015

FAA Proposes New ‘Flexible’ Rules For Using Commercial Drones

Drone on, but basically make sure it’s in your sight and below 500 feet, the FAA says, basically.

Jul 24, 2014

FAA Lifts Restrictions On U.S. Flights To And From Tel Aviv

“The FAA worked with its U.S. government counterparts to assess the security situation in Israel.”

Jul 22, 2014

FAA Grounds Flights To And From Tel Aviv

After a rocket landed near Ben Gurion airport, all air travel to and from Tel Aviv has been suspended, per the FAA.

May 06, 2014

Montgomery County’s Fire Department Now Uses Drones

Could it happen in D.C.?

Mar 20, 2014

Norton Wants FAA To Keep Stats On Sexual Assaults On Planes

Norton’s bill “will include domestic and international flights that land in or depart from the U.S.,” according to a release. “Th

 
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