Federal Aviation Administration

Three air traffic controllers sitting at their desks in a control tower at night.

USDOT is hiring thousands of gamers for air traffic control jobs

Sec. Duffy says the FAA has reached 94% of its staffing goal for air traffic controllers.

August 12, 2026 - Fast Company

Concrete Federal Aviation Administration office building in Oklahoma City, OK on an overcast day.

7% of USDOT Workforce Accept ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offer

Close to half of the 4,127 employees leaving federal agencies will come from the Federal Aviation Administration.

July 22, 2025 - Politico

Rendering of small autonomous 'air taxi' parked on gray stone driveway.

Cities Prepare to Regulate Air Taxis

If the technology takes off, city officials will need to step into the world of aviation rules to ensure safety and limit environmental impact.

May 9, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

New York Subway Coronvairus

CDC's New Face Mask Requirement on Transit Takes Effect Tuesday

Travelers will be required to properly wear a face mask when riding all forms of public transportation, e.g., ride-share, bus, train, ferry, or plane. The rule applies to transportation hubs and boarding platforms. Not just any face-covering will do.

February 1, 2021 - Slate

COVID-19 and Public Health

Biden: Masks, Not Vaccines, Are Best Defense in Near Term

President Joe Biden is calling on all Americans to wear masks for the next 100 days to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, issuing two executive orders that require wearing masks on federal property and in domestic and international travel.

January 26, 2021 - The Washington Post

Delivery Drone

San Diego Asks for Input on Citywide Drone Pilot

San Diego will soon host a federal pilot program on unmanned drones.

November 27, 2018 - Route Fifty

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