The Promise of AAM for Business Aviation By: Dawn Zoldi This year, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) showcased advanced air mobility (AAM) at its annual Business Aviation Conference and Expo (BACE). One such panel, moderated by Robin Reidel, McKinsey...
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FAA Administrator: Whitaker Nomination Moves Through Committee, Drone Industry Calls for Swift Action to Confirm
The process of appointing an FAA Administrator continues, as the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation moved the nomination of former FAA Deputy Mike Whitaker unanimously through committee. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA – Administrator...
Why Prompt Passage of the 2023 FAA Reauthorization is Important for the Drone Industry
At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit, a panel of stakeholders discussed what comes next as the drone industry continues to collaborate with regulators. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Why – The – 2023 – FAA...
3 Businesses that Rely Upon Complex UAS Operations Explain Why BVLOS Drone Flight is Critical for the Industry to Succeed
At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit this morning, a panel representing three drone industry players that rely upon complex UAS operations explained why flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is critical to the success of the...
FAA Authorization Extended Through December 31, 2023: Now What?
The U.S. Congress has passed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Included was a measure to extend FAA Authorization – set to expire 9/30 – through December 31,...
FAA Authorization Runs Out on September 30 – and the Government May Shut Down. What Happens Then?
It’s a double-whammy for the FAA. As Congress seems no closer to a deal that would avert a government shutdown in the U.S., an FAA Reauthorization package – the tax bill that funds the FAA – has also stalled for...
FAA Clarifies Remote ID Deadline Extension: “Don’t Wait”
FAA representatives caution against delay on compliance with Remote ID, despite the deadline extension until March 16, 2024. Drone operators were supposed to ensure that their aircraft were compliant with Remote ID rules by September 16, 2023. Many operators, however,...