Despite Rep. Shuster's best efforts to defend it, the proposed 2016 FAA Reauthorization package (the AIRR Act) hasn't made it out of the House of Representatives. Apparently tabled for now, the AIRR Act's more contentious provisions - such as privatizing the air traffic control operations - have not been able to garner enough support in the House. A bipartisan Senate bill … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization: New Senate Bill Proposed, New Drone Regs Included
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Shuster Goes Public to Defend AIRR Act
While the House vote on the 2016 FAA Reauthorization Act appears to be on hold for the moment, Bill Shuster, Chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and sponsor of the AIRR Act, has gone public to defend his position. Shuster wrote two pointed editorial letters last week, one to the New York Times arguing against an article titled "Don't … [Read more...] about Shuster Goes Public to Defend AIRR Act
Volunteer Drone Team Asks Support for Micro Drone Class
The proposed Micro Drone amendment to the AIRR Act, which would exempt drones under 4.4 pounds including payload from some FAA requirements, has been heavily supported by the commercial drone industry. Now a search-and-rescue organization made up of volunteer drone pilots is asking the public to lobby their legislators to support to the proposed rule. Air Bears is a global … [Read more...] about Volunteer Drone Team Asks Support for Micro Drone Class
1 Year Ago Today: FAA Announced Drone Regulations
Commentary -- The FAA has had quite a year: they sued a drone photography company for almost $2 million for breaking the rules; pushed a hobby drone registration program through in record time as a holiday gift to the nation; issued a fact sheet for states asserting their authority over the skies; issued another fact sheet to law enforcement officials in order to encourage … [Read more...] about 1 Year Ago Today: FAA Announced Drone Regulations
House Committee Approves 2016 FAA Reauthorization (AIRR Act)
Congressman Bill Shuster’s (R-Hollidaysburg) 2016 FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act) passed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. The AIRR Act will now be considered by the full House of Representatives. The AIRR Act would privatize the Air Traffic Control operations of the … [Read more...] about House Committee Approves 2016 FAA Reauthorization (AIRR Act)
