FAA Drafts Mandatory Ethics Training for Aviation Authorization Holders
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is rolling out a new draft notice to make sure all Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders keep their teams trained on ethics regularly. This update follows the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act and affects anyone running or working in ODA units. No big costs or deadlines yet, but staying sharp and honest just got official!
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