Agency Faces Leadership Transition Amid Recent Aviation Tragedy President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following the resignation of Mike Whitaker on January 20, 2025. Whitaker stepped down upon President Donald Trump's inauguration, creating a leadership vacancy at a critical time for the agency. The … [Read more...] about Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator
BVLOS rulemaking
U.S. Lawmakers Push FAA for Timely BVLOS Rule Implementation
House Transportation Committee Urges DOT and FAA to Meet Deadlines for Expanding Drone Operations Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize timely implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, specifically focusing on enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Push FAA for Timely BVLOS Rule Implementation
FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn Zoldi
Reflections on the FAA Drone & AAM Symposium DRONELIFE is honored to post this Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium, sponsored by the FAA and AUVSI. If you missed attending, read on for an inside view of the key messages delivered and the buzz on the floor. By DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn Zoldi
FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
FAA's Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, 2026, as set forth by … [Read more...] about FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
Congressional Testimony: Regulation, Education Needed for Drone Industry to Scale
AUVSI Testimony: Michael Robbins Speaks Before House Subcommittee on Aviation Michael Robbins, President & CEO of the Association of Uncrewed Systems and Vehicles International (AUVSI), recently testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation. Representing the world's largest trade association for uncrewed systems, … [Read more...] about Congressional Testimony: Regulation, Education Needed for Drone Industry to Scale
