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Eventide Communications Announces NexLog DX-Series Recorders Meet FAA Modernization Requirements
Eventide Communications LLC, a U.S.-based leader in mission-critical recording systems, announced today that its NexLog DX-Series recorders are modernization-ready for deployment across all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control (ATC) environments. Eventide Communications LLC, a U.S.-based leader in mission-critical recording systems, announced today that its NexLog DX-Series recorders are modernization-ready for deployment across all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control…
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Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations through White House eVTOL Integration Program
-Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced plans to participate in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The President’s recent Executive Order (EO) directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that mature eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing) aircraft can begin operations in…
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just opened the door for true AI-powered autonomy in the skies.
This week’s release of the proposed Part 108 BVLOS rule is more than a policy update—it’s the framework that could take drones from remote-controlled tools to autonomous, AI-driven mission partners.Here’s the 60-second breakdown from our Co-Founder, Matt Sloane (who read all 700 pages so you don’t have to), and you can find the full text on DroneLife.– Corporate responsibility replaces individual certification. Training, safety, and…
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About Pathfinding for Airspace with Autonomous Vehicles
Remotely piloted aircraft could transform the way we transport people and goods and provide our communities with better access to vital services, like medical supply deliveries and efficient transportation. NASA’s Pathfinding for Airspace with Autonomous Vehicles (PAAV) subproject is working with partners to safely integrate remote air cargo and air taxi aircraft into our national airspace alongside traditional crewed aircraft.…
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Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS)
NASA’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS) subproject aims to support the growing demand for drone flights across the globe. Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, offer an increasing number of services, from package delivery to critical public safety operations, like search and rescue missions. However, without special waivers, these flights are currently limited to…
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Ameriflight Becomes First Part 135 Cargo Airline to Receive Exemption to Operate Drones
Ameriflight, the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline, today announced it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drone aircraft, making Ameriflight the first existing Part 135 Cargo airline to receive such exemption. The newly granted exemption allows Ameriflight to conduct UAS operations under its current Part 119 Air Carrier Certificate for Part 135 operations. Moreover,…
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Colorado Air and Space Port Granted Site Operator License from Federal Aviation Administration
DENVER, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a site operator license to Colorado Air and Space Port after a 180-day review period, the 11th such license granted in the United States. Colorado Air and Space Port will serve as America’s hub for commercial space transportation, research, and development. “Facilities like Colorado Air and Space Port will be developed…
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