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The FAA Reauthorization . . . “It’s Not Soup Yet, But Closer!”
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The FAA Reauthorization passed another major hurdle Thursday night, and the prospects of final approval by the end of next week look good. The full Senate voted 88-4 to approve…
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2024 FAA REAUTHORIZATION – WHAT’S IN IT AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU
COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR
It appears we are fast approaching the FAA Reauthorization end game. Virtually all of…
Continue Reading Join us at 1 PM EDT TodayThe Long Hard Journey: The NTSB & Petitions for Reconsideration
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A Complimentary Webinar
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 pm ET | 10 – 11:30 am PT
One of the NTSB’s most important duties is determining the probable…
Continue Reading The Long Hard Journey: The NTSB & Petitions for ReconsiderationThe FAA & Remote ID of Drones . . . Now There Are Consequences!
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This is the week the FAA’s Remote ID requirement for drones went into full effect in the United States. “Wait a minute . . .” I can hear you saying. …
Continue Reading The FAA & Remote ID of Drones . . . Now There Are Consequences!The Lights Will Stay On at the FAA . . . For Now
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The lights will stay on at the FAA, at least for now. Last night, the Senate passed the House bill extending authorization for FAA funding through March 8, 2024. The…
Continue Reading The Lights Will Stay On at the FAA . . . For NowThank You for Attending our Webinar: Aviation Liability: Reflections and Predictions
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Thanks to everyone who attended our last webinar, Aviation Liability: Reflections and Predictions.
If you missed the presentation, or you just wish to revisit the topic, you can watch the…
Continue Reading Thank You for Attending our Webinar: Aviation Liability: Reflections and PredictionsAviation Liability: Reflections and Predictions
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A Complimentary Webinar
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 1 – 2:30 pm ET | 10 – 11:30 am PT
Learn how to set the stage for a solid defense before…
Continue Reading Aviation Liability: Reflections and PredictionsMore “News” on the FAA Reauthorization!
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It appears that the FAA Reauthorization effort will take an unusual detour in the Senate this week. As readers are no doubt aware, the FAA will lose its legal authority…
Continue Reading More “News” on the FAA Reauthorization!UAS & Federal Preemption: All Thing New Are Old
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The FAA has just updated its policy statement regarding the legal considerations applicable to state and local regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Originally issued in 2015, the FAA “fact…
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