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
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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?
FAA Authorizes Zipline for Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight
Zipline Receives Authorization for BVLOS Drone Delivery The FAA has granted authorization for Zipline to delivery packages by drone, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot. The approval means that Zipline will be able to deliver packages in a wider range around their delivery points, without visual observers along the route - making commercial drone delivery at … [Read more...] about FAA Authorizes Zipline for Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight
FAA Clarifies Remote ID Deadline Extension: “Don’t Wait”
FAA representatives caution against delay on compliance with Remote ID, despite the deadline extension until March 16, 2024. Drone operators were supposed to ensure that their aircraft were compliant with Remote ID rules by September 16, 2023. Many operators, however, have been unable to obtain the Remote ID modules required to equip older model aircraft for compliance. In … [Read more...] about FAA Clarifies Remote ID Deadline Extension: “Don’t Wait”
