The previous FAA Authorization expired on September 30. At that time, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through Nov. 17, 2023 and extend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization through December. As the clock ticks towards the end of the year, what's happening with FAA Reauthorization 2023? In a … [Read more...] about U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Urges Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization Before Year End
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BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
The U.S. Senate today confirmed President Biden's pick for a new FAA Administrator, Mike Whitaker, in a unanimous bipartisan vote of 98-0. In welcome news for the aviation industry, Mike Whitaker has been confirmed as the next FAA Administrator. After a unanimous vote to invoke cloture (moving directly to a vote, without debate) Whitaker was confirmed. Whitaker will … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
Why Prompt Passage of the 2023 FAA Reauthorization is Important for the Drone Industry
At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit, a panel of stakeholders discussed what comes next as the drone industry continues to collaborate with regulators. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Why - The - 2023 - FAA - Reauthorization - Package - Is - Critical - For - The - Drone - Industry Update: the Senate Commerce Committee today, October 4 2023, held a … [Read more...] about Why Prompt Passage of the 2023 FAA Reauthorization is Important for the Drone Industry
FAA Authorization Extended Through December 31, 2023: Now What?
The U.S. Congress has passed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Included was a measure to extend FAA Authorization - set to expire 9/30 - through December 31, 2023. The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and … [Read more...] about FAA Authorization Extended Through December 31, 2023: Now What?
FAA Authorization Runs Out on September 30 – and the Government May Shut Down. What Happens Then?
It's a double-whammy for the FAA. As Congress seems no closer to a deal that would avert a government shutdown in the U.S., an FAA Reauthorization package - the tax bill that funds the FAA - has also stalled for too long in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Reauthorization - Runs - Out - Government - Shutdown - Looms - Whats - Next The 5 … [Read more...] about FAA Authorization Runs Out on September 30 – and the Government May Shut Down. What Happens Then?
