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Commercializing Space: The Next Frontier
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Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 1 – 2:30 pm ET | 10 – 11:30 am PT
Commercialization of space is lifting off as space exploration and innovation…
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We are fast approaching the date when unmanned aircraft flown in the United States will have to be equipped for remote identification. One of the few exceptions to this requirement…
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The FAA continues its slow march forward in dealing with 5G issues. Last week, the FAA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address helicopter radio altimeter interference issues.
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Now that 2022 is half over, and the pandemic appears to be winding down, it is…
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A Failure to Launch? – NTSB’s Proposed Rule on Commercial Space Launch Accidents
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The NTSB has been receiving serious pushback on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would “codify[ ] its investigative role in commercial space transportation.” In its proposal, published…
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BVLOS Drone Operations: Just “Routine”
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Routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft took a major step forward yesterday, with the release of the long-awaited report from the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)…
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NTSB . . . Changing the Scope of UAS Investigations
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Now that the UAS flight over people and remote ID rules are in effect, the pathways are opening up for more complex, and potentially dangerous, UAS operations. The FAA, however,…
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A Letter to The NTSB . . . . .
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Dear NTSB,
Thank you for proposing additional clarifications to your Form 6120.1, NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report and requesting comments on the proposed changes. While I generally agree with…
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DOT Issues New Tarmac Delay Rules . . . ”It Pays to be on Time!”
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As we originally reported back in 2019, the FAA has been working on a new set of rules defining an air carrier’s responsibilities to its passengers in the event…
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