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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said she is demanding answers from the Trump administration about firing nearly 400 Federal Aviation Administration employees.

The electric plane can do everything a conventional gas-powered plane can do, but it's quieter and better for the environment. It can fly for around one hour, and charging takes about the same time.

Suffolk County officials announced tightened security at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach due to unauthorized drone activity in the area amid calls for a federal investigation.

Federal authorities have maintained that drones spotted over military bases and residential areas don’t pose a threat. But U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the agencies should be more forthcoming about what they’re doing to study them—he wants drone-specific radar in the region.

Lawmakers in New York are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to fully rescind forced relocation orders for air traffic controllers on Long Island.

Tweed New Haven Airport has received approval from federal regulators to extend its runway and build a larger terminal.

Long Island’s MacArthur Airport will use state and federal grant money to upgrade the main terminal and modernize its infrastructure. The upgrades are…

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says there are new consumer provisions in place that will help protect holiday travelers against travel…

On Long Island, East Hampton town officials met with the FAA to discuss what to do after a local law to enforce a curfew on helicopters and private jets…

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., wants the FAA to increase airport ramp inspections after a spike in small plane crashes over Long Island.Ramp…