#Federal Aviation Administration
Kona airport runway rehab project gets nearly $65M boost from feds
That support is not only welcomed by the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, it’s likely somewhat of a reassurance to the hundreds, if not thousands, of travelers flying in and out of the airport daily — especially frequent flyers from the Big Island and elsewhere in the state on trips for work, doctor’s appointments or other reasons.
Southwest flight bound for Līhuʻe plummets to within 400 feet of ocean surface off Kaua‘i
The Federal Aviation Administration, after inquiries from Bloomberg News, is investigating the April mishap that previously was unreported.
FAA investigates helicopter hard landing in West Hawai‘i
The Robinson R22 helicopter made its hard landing at around 8:45 a.m.
Military flight training scheduled at Honolulu airport through end of January, flight delays possible
The Sentry Aloha fighter exercise that is being hosted by the Hawai‘i Air National Guard
National Park Service completes Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Air Tour Management Plan
The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences.
Transportation department to conduct training at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters team will be testing its response protocol to a live emergency scenario involving burning fuel.
Brush fire shuts down landing operations at Maui’s Kahului Airport; fire 90% contained
A brush fire that has caused the shutdown of landing operations at Kahului Airport on Maui was 90% contained as of 11:50 a.m. on Friday.
Input sought on draft air tour management plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The agencies encourage anyone with an interest in or concern about air tours over Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to review and comment on the draft Air Tour Management Plan and environmental assessment.
Big Island: apply to become an air traffic controller
Hear from current controllers and get your questions answered about the application process, training and job.
FAA’s air traffic controller program for 2023 accepting applications May 5-8
The Federal Aviation Administration is accepting applications for its 2023 air traffic controller program, from May 5 to 8.
Nationwide grounding of Southwest Airlines flights delays planes in Kona and Hilo
According to a tweet by the Federal Aviation Administration at 5:10 a.m., the airline requested that the FAA pause its departures due to a technical issue with one of its internal systems.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation addresses air tour industry with two new bills
The Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act closes loopholes in existing regulations and is supported by several industry groups.
Hawaiʻi Sen. Schatz introduces bipartisan bill to make airports resilient to severe weather
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Budd introduced legislation to improve airport infrastructure across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.
U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi reintroduces Safe and Quiet Skies Act
H.R. 1071 in the 118th Congress would direct the Federal Aviation Administration to adopt tighter safety recommendations long advanced by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Did a large white balloon fly over the Big Island? U.S. Indo-Pacific Command not saying much
UPDATE: While there has been no official government confirmation of a big white balloon floating over Hawai‘i, pilots received alerts about it Sunday and the U.S. military has confirmed reports of its sighting.
Update: FAA investigating tour plane crash at end of runway at Kona Airport
“Flight 2, I don’t know if you copied, but Skymaster … just crashed off the north end,” said the air traffic controller at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on the Big Island.
What’s that smoke at Kona airport?
The Kona airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting unit has been conducting live-fire training all week as part of its regulatory Federal Aviation Administration’s annual live fire exercises.
June 27 Lava Flow May Reach Apa’a St. in 16 Days
As of Monday, the June 27 lava flow is estimated to be about 1.1 miles away from Apa’a St. in a straight line distance and 1.7 miles from Pahoa Village Road.
Hawaii To Be FAA Test Site For Drones
Federal agency eyes safety regulations for growing use of unmanned aircraft systems
Airlines Can Allow More Use of Electronic Devices
The Federal Aviation Administration said with the airlines’ cooperation, devices can be used from gate to gate in airplane mode.
