Back in 2018, the Congress tasked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) with studying the role that state and local governments should play in the regulation of unmanned aircraft and
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Drones and Bilaterals: Switzerland First and then the World
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A growing number of nations have been successfully, but slowly, pushing both the technological and regulatory boundaries of advanced UAS operations. These national pilot programs have taken the first steps…
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Attention . . . Get your Waivers Renewed Here!!
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One of the great innovations of the Part 107 regulations for unmanned aircraft was the ability to obtain a waiver from many of its more restrictive requirements. The Part 107…
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The FAA Speaks . . . Pilot Certificates and COVID-19
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While many states are currently “open for business” to one degree or another, COVID-19 has stubbornly refused to release its hold in some areas. As a result, while progress is…
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SAVE THE DATE – The 2021 Aviation Symposium will mark our 15th year!
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Join us on February 2-4, 2021Our last major aviation industry event before the COVID-19 lockdown was the 2020 Aviation Symposium. As the country begins to reopen, it is likely |
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In Case You Missed Our Webinar – Challenges on the Aviation Insurance Industry & Legal Considerations During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
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For those of you who may have missed the live presentation of the latest Aviation Webinar Series, “Challenges on the Aviation Insurance Industry & Legal Considerations During and After the…
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Remote Identification . . . And the Answer is . . . .
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The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish the standards for remote identification of unmanned aircraft closed on March 2, 2020. The NPRM garnered over 53,000 comments, both pro and…
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Getting Back to Flying: A COVID19 Resource Directory
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The aviation industry, like the rest of America, is gearing up for the reopening of America for business. As we do so, it is important to keep on top of…
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The FAA Speaks: COVID-19 and Crew Members
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The Federal Aviation Administration has just issued a new Safety Alert for Operators, (SAFO) containing guidance for airlines and aircrews on how to prevent the spread of the COVID-19…
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DOT Says “COVID or No COVID . . . No More Time to Comment!”
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On February 5, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) opened the public comment period for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Regarding Traveling by Air with Service Animals. That comment…
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