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FAA approves Alcohol-to-Jet biofuel

2016-04-15 12:56:21| Green Car Congress

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FAA selects 2 unleaded fuels for further testing.

2016-03-31 14:31:15| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an acceptable unleaded fuel for small airplanes, FAA has selected two unleaded fuels for further testing, helping general aviation community eliminate reliance on leaded fuel. Fuel formulations from Shell and Swift Fuels were selected for Phase 2 engine and aircraft testing. Test data will help companies obtain ASTM International Production Specification for their fuels and allow FAA to authorize existing GA fleet to use unleaded replacement fuels.

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FAA increases altitude limit for many UAS operators

2016-03-31 01:00:00| Airport Technology

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the limit of the altitude authorisation for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to 400ft.

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FAA changes its tower lighting standards to increase bird safety

2016-03-29 01:00:00| Airport Technology

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has changed its communication tower lighting standards to reduce the number of bird fatalities from collision with tall structures.

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FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace Forecast.

2016-03-25 13:31:09| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Aerospace Forecast Report finds sustained increase in overall air travel and use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. FAA estimates small, hobbyist UAS purchases may grow from 1.9 million in 2016 to 4.3 million by 2020, and sales of UAS for commercial purposes are expected to grow from 600,000 in 2016 to 2.7 million by 2020. Forecast calls for Revenue Passenger Miles by mainline and regional air carriers to grow 2.6% a year from 2016–2036, with international RPMs projected to increase 3.5% a year.

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