Federal Aviation Administration’s Post

Today, the FAA's Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson talked with Caribbean representatives about the importance of our efforts to enhance safety and foster strong partnerships in the western hemisphere. 🤝 The FAA remains steadfast in our collaboration with our Caribbean partners and commitment to aviation safety. #CaribbeanHeritageMonth

On June 30, the FAA will turn on new airfield surveillance systems at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Indianapolis International Airport, Nashville International Airport - BNA and Dallas Love Field Airport airports that will reduce the risk of runway incursions and improve awareness for air traffic controllers. Learn more about the FAA’s Surface Awareness Initiative at https://lnkd.in/gzpHK-UQ. #airports #ATC

Plan to celebrate #4thofJuly with the dazzling lights of a fireworks display? Remember that traveling with or shipping fireworks on an airplane is not allowed! Celebrate #IndependenceDay responsibly and #PackSafe. #FireworksDontFly www.faa.gov/packsafe

This June, the FAA published our annual wildlife strike report. While it is impossible to eliminate all strikes between aircraft and animals, data has helped us mitigate damaging strikes on or near airports. Read the report at https://bit.ly/3VG1aCx (PDF). Pilots: Your voluntary reporting helps identify trends and assists with wildlife hazard management for all aviation. Learn more about the database and how you can contribute to safety: https://lnkd.in/esiFszUJ.

Helicopter pilots: More practice leads to better performance. This video covers how training with flight simulators can help you develop better risk management and decision-making skills to ensure you fly safe. Check out more videos in our Rotorcraft Collective series: bit.ly/RotorYT.

Tomorrow is air travel's busiest forecasted day of the year. Planning to fly? Check out our summer travel live event with The Points Guy's Clint Henderson and National Weather Service at https://lnkd.in/eTXrygXT. Pack your patience and get more tips at www.faa.gov/summer-travel. #FAAWeatherSquad #4thofJuly

The FAA adds another company to its Space Data Integrator, enhancing safety and efficiency for space transportation operations and air travel. Firefly Aerospace vehicles will now be tracked in near-real time during launch operations. Learn more at https://bit.ly/45CL1T2. #FAASpace

Airplanes are built to withstand severe turbulence, your body is not. It only takes a few seconds to learn our 3 easy tips to keep you safe, just in case. Learn more helpful tips at www.faa.gov/summer-travel.

LIVE NOW! Watch our conversation with The Points Guy and the National Weather Service about weather and summer travel and get your Qs answered at https://lnkd.in/eqSeBB-e. #FAAWeatherSquad #Airlines