FAA reorganization to pave the way for UAS, AAM airspace integration By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday, is expected to pave the way for integrating UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS), and ensuring that the FFA is ready for the introduction of … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
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FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced plans on May 8, 2025 to rebuild the nation’s air traffic control system, he called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system.” He emphasized that “decades of neglect have left us with an outdated system that is showing its age,” adding that “the American … [Read more...] about FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
AX Enterprize Appoints Former FAA Leader Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Abby Smith brings decades of aviation experience and a strong record of advancing drone integration AX Enterprize, LLC, a leader in advanced aviation technologies and systems integration, has announced the appointment of Abigail “Abby” Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer. Smith’s extensive career in aviation policy and innovation at the Federal Aviation Administration … [Read more...] about AX Enterprize Appoints Former FAA Leader Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted this morning to advance Bryan Bedford’s nomination as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a narrow margin of 15 ayes to 13 nos. Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, now moves one step closer to leading the agency at a time of heightened scrutiny and urgent calls for … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote
FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau Discusses Regulatory Priorities at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025
FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau emphasized the agency’s commitment to balancing innovation with safety during a keynote fireside chat at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference, addressing critical updates on drone regulations, airspace modernization, and counter-UAS strategies. Rocheleau, a seasoned aviation leader who played a pivotal role in establishing the Transportation … [Read more...] about FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau Discusses Regulatory Priorities at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025
