Whitaker’s resignation leaves the FAA without a confirmed leader as the agency faces ongoing safety and infrastructure issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Whitaker’s departure leaves the FAA, already grappling with … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step Down
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Navigating New Horizons: NASA’s Research on Autonomy and Human Factors in Aviation
Exploring the Future of Human-Aircraft Interaction with NASA Researcher Andy Lacher at AUVSI Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Interview with Andy Lacher, NASA Researcher, at AUVSI Xponential 2024 As we stand at the brink of a transformative era in aviation, NASA is delving deeper into the symbiosis between humans and autonomous aircraft systems. At … [Read more...] about Navigating New Horizons: NASA’s Research on Autonomy and Human Factors in Aviation
Senate to Begin Hammering Out a Deal on FAA Reauthorization
Understanding the Significance of the FAA Reauthorization Act for the Drone Industry The U.S. Senate has recently commenced the debate on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a pivotal legislation aimed at enhancing aviation safety and airport improvements. This legislative package, which seeks approval before the existing FAA funding expires on May 10, includes a … [Read more...] about Senate to Begin Hammering Out a Deal on FAA Reauthorization
Raytheon and AirMap Partner on Next-Generation Air Traffic Controller Workstation
Raytheon, a Fortune 500 company specializing in defense, cybersecurity and civil government technology, announced a partnership with airspace intelligence platform AirMap earlier this year. Now, the companies have announced the first product of that partnership: an integration of AirMap's drone monitoring capabilities into Raytheon's next-gen air traffic controller … [Read more...] about Raytheon and AirMap Partner on Next-Generation Air Traffic Controller Workstation
When (If Ever) Will Congress Pass FAA Reauthorization?
News and Commentary. This could be the year - or not. The FAA has been working under a series of funding extensions for years now. A multi-year package hasn't been passed since 2012 - well before the drone industry enjoyed financial impact predictions of billions. Last year's discussions on FAA Reauthorization seemed doomed from the start: the distance between "let's … [Read more...] about When (If Ever) Will Congress Pass FAA Reauthorization?
