A Nationwide Environmental Framework With Long-Term Implications Comments are due January 8, 2026 on the FAA's Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts of commercial drone package delivery operations conducted under Part 135 across the United States. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the FAA must assess … [Read more...] about FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should Comment Before January 8
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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
