As a recent article in Politico highlighted, the clock is ticking on the current Acting Administrator of the FAA. FAA Acting Administrator Polly Trottenberg, the Deputy Administrator of the Department of Transportation, is limited by law to a term of no more than 210 days. This term will expire on October 25, 2023: at which time internal emails indicate that Deputy … [Read more...] about Clock Ticking on FAA Administrator: Still No Permanent Pick
FAA Reauthorization
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
U.S. House passes the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act" in 351-69 vote. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · House - Passes - FAA - Reauthorization - Bill The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a 5 year FAA Reauthorization Bill. H.R. 3935, "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act" passed in a bipartisan … [Read more...] about House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
FAA News: Leadership Changes, Reauthorization Stalls, and More [DRONELIFE Exclusive Dive]
The Federal Aviation Administration is going through a period of change, as a new interim leadership team is put into place and an FAA Reauthorization Package stalls in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - News - Leadership - Changes - Reauthorization - And - MoreThe FAA news this month ranged from announcements of former Acting Administrator … [Read more...] about FAA News: Leadership Changes, Reauthorization Stalls, and More [DRONELIFE Exclusive Dive]
What is Section 2209 – and Why is the Drone Industry Urging the FAA to Implement it as Fast as Possible?
News and Commentary. What is Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 - and why is it so critical to the drone industry that stakeholders are urging the FAA to implement it as soon as possible? What is Section 2209? Simply, Section 2209 requires the FAA to establish defined boundaries protecting "critical infrastructure" from unauthorized drones. … [Read more...] about What is Section 2209 – and Why is the Drone Industry Urging the FAA to Implement it as Fast as Possible?
Drones in Education: AMA Thanks Senators for Supporting Educational Programs
Two U.S. Senators have successfully sponsored an amendment to Section 349 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, a change which eases the way for drones in education. The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has issued a statement thanking Senator Doug Jones of Alabama and Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska for their support of the industry. Recreational and educational flight … [Read more...] about Drones in Education: AMA Thanks Senators for Supporting Educational Programs
