FAA Proposes $351,000 Fine Against Creamer Pilot Services Over Unauthorized Passenger Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA proposes a civil penalty of $351,000 against Creamer Pilot Services of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The agency alleges the company conducted unauthorized passenger-carrying operations during a period spanning late 2021 through...
New Mexico Hosts First Flights Under Federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Washington — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced New Mexico’s first demonstration flight under the Department’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing eVTOL Integration Pilot Program eIPP. The initiative is led by the City...
FAA Awards $12 Million to 19 Companies for Drone Research
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for research and testing projects. These funds support efforts to safely expand drone operations within the National Airspace System. The...
North Carolina Joins Federal eVTOL Pilot Program With First Demonstration Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA recently supported the first demonstration flight of next-generation aircraft in North Carolina under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s USDOT Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program eIPP. Transportation Secretary Sean...
FAA Proposes $260,868 Fine Against ExcelAire for Alleged Illegal Charter Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $260,868 against ExcelAire, LLC. The agency alleges the company conducted unauthorized charter operations. According to the FAA, the violations occurred in August 2025....
First Remotely Piloted Hybrid-Electric Cargo Flight Under FAA eVTOL Pilot Program
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced that Elroy and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight to test cargo deliveries using remotely piloted aircraft at Houma-Terrebonne Airport in...
FAA Launches Phase 2 of the BEYOND Drone Program
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA is launching Phase 2 of its BEYOND program for integrating unmanned aircraft systems UAS into the national airspace. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the expansion on Thursday, August...
FAA Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Lycoming Engines for Aircraft Maintenance Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This enforcement action addresses alleged violations of aircraft maintenance regulations. According to the FAA...
FAA Proposes $69,948 Fine Against Holling Enterprises for Aircraft Maintenance Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $69,948 against Holling Enterprises. The St. Augustine, Florida-based repair station faces these charges for alleged violations of aircraft maintenance regulations. According to the...
FAA Proposes $289,215 Fine Against Gorge Drones Over Unregistered Fertilizer Drone Flights
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has proposed a $289,215 civil penalty against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington. This penalty stems from allegations of unauthorized unmanned aircraft system UAS operations. The agency alleges...
FAA Releases Plan to Move General Aviation to Unleaded Avgas
The Federal Aviation Administration released its Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline on Thursday, providing a roadmap to integrate unleaded fuel into the general aviation fleet. The FAA announced the final plan on July...
FAA Proposes $263,750 Fine Against Southern Airways Express Over Inoperative Autopilot Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $263,750 against Southern Airways Express. This action addresses allegations that the carrier operated an aircraft with required equipment in a malfunctioning state. According...
FAA Proposes $50,000 Fine Against Southern Airways Express Over Weight and Balance Errors
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA proposes a $50,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express, LCC, based in Addison, Texas, for alleged violations of weight-and-balance regulations. These violations occurred during an incident where an airplane’s...
Electric Aircraft Flies Organ-Transport Test Under FAA eVTOL Pilot Program
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities between Virginia and Maryland. This...
FAA Proposes $104,000 Fine Against Private Jets, Inc. Over Pilot Testing Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration FAA proposes a $104,000 civil penalty against Private Jets, Inc., a company based in Bethany, Oklahoma. The agency alleges the operator violated pilot qualification regulations during flights in...
FAA Sets No Drone Zones Around FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums and Fan Events
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, will establish temporary flight restrictions over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related...
FAA Proposes $336,000 Fine Against Planet Nine Private Air for Alleged International Flight Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has proposed a $336,000 civil penalty against Planet Nine Private Air, a carrier based in Van Nuys, California. This enforcement action addresses alleged violations of international aviation...
FAA to Invest $26 Million in Pilot and Maintenance Technician Training Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on Monday, May 18, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration FAA is investing $26 million to develop the next generation of aviation professionals. The...
Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Drone Use Around Coors Field During Games
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA, FBI, Denver Police Department, and Colorado Rockies are enforcing stricter rules for drone operators near Coors Field during baseball games. Following the first homestand of the 2026 season, authorities...
Sources: the Federal Register (federalregister.gov) and FAA press releases (faa.gov/newsroom). Summaries are written for CheckAero from the official text; read the source document before acting on a rule.