FAA says major NextGen systems are operational as it begins looking toward the next phase of airspace modernization The Federal Aviation Administration released a new NextGen fact sheet on August 17, outlining changes to the National Airspace System [NAS] and plans for continued modernization. The Next Generation Air Transportation System, known as NextGen, has transformed … [Read more...] about FAA NextGen Fact Sheet Points to Future Integration of Drones and New Aircraft
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FAA Moves from Planning to Building for Advanced Air Mobility
New research facility signals shift from policy development to operational readiness The Federal Aviation Administration is taking another step toward integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) into the National Airspace System (NAS), breaking ground this week on a dedicated research facility designed to study how the next generation of vertical flight aircraft will safely … [Read more...] about FAA Moves from Planning to Building for Advanced Air Mobility
FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Met for the First Time – Here’s What Happened
The FAA's new Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) met last Friday for it's inaugural meeting in Washington, DC. The committee's purpose is to provide recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration about fully integrating drones into the NAS. The committee's membership was announced last week; it includes representatives from government, airport management, the drone … [Read more...] about FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Met for the First Time – Here’s What Happened
Whitaker to Leave FAA: What’s Next for NextGen?
The FAA has announced that Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker will leave the agency at the end of June, two years before his term as Chief NextGen Officer (CNO) expires in 2018. "Mike has been an invaluable partner in all this agency has accomplished over the last three years,” FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a statement. “His industry experience and business focus … [Read more...] about Whitaker to Leave FAA: What’s Next for NextGen?
