FAA Proposes $170,000 Fine Against Sonoma County Airport for Alleged Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and Wildlife Inspection Violations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $170,000 civil penalty against the Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in California for allegedly violating aircraft rescue and firefighting and wildlife inspection requirements.The FAA alleges STS did not provide the required personnel and vehicles for aircraft rescue and firefighting coverage for two passenger flights in March 2025 as required by its FAA approved Airport Certification Manual, nor did STS notify the airline of the lack of coverage.

FAA Proposes $58,000 Fine Against Arapahoe Flight Club for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $58,000 civil penalty against Arapaho Flight Club of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol testing program regulations.  

FAA Advances American Drone Dominance with First of its Kind Authorization for Long-Range Drone Operations over Gulf of America

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it issued the first of its kind authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the Gulf of America, marking a significant milestone in advancing American drone dominance and expanding the future of uncrewed aviation.

Trump Administration Deepens Interagency Collaboration to Protect the Nation’s Skies From Unmanned Threats

Agreement reflects whole-of-government approach to defending the homeland.