Urgent Call for Senate to Pass FAA Reauthorization As the Senate reconvenes January 8, 2024 after the holiday break, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, is urging his colleagues to swiftly pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. The House has already passed its version of the bill, the Securing Growth … [Read more...] about Will Senate Finally Pass FAA Reauthorization?
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China’s Airspace Reformation: A New Era for Drones and eVTOLs
Drones in China: Unregulated Airspace Expansion to Boost Domestic UAV Industry and Align with International Standards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Asia Nikkei, in partnership with Chinese business news conglomerate Caixin, recently reported on newly announced changes by Chinese civil air authorities that could see more of China’s airspace opened up to drones and … [Read more...] about China’s Airspace Reformation: A New Era for Drones and eVTOLs
Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones
News and Commentary. Kentucky's House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill - and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property. The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use in the … [Read more...] about Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones
Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles
Cruz Advocates for FAA Reauthorization Extension Amidst Senate Debate In a recent development on Capitol Hill, Senator Ted Cruz, along with fellow Republican senators, faced a setback in their attempt to secure unanimous consent for a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) authorization. The move comes as the current extension of FAA … [Read more...] about Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles
U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as "a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations". As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision … [Read more...] about U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
