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
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!!
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
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!
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
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 . . . .
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
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
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!”
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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