The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted this morning to advance Bryan Bedford’s nomination as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a narrow margin of 15 ayes to 13 nos. Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, now moves one step closer to leading the agency at a time of heightened scrutiny and urgent calls for … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote
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Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon
New facility aims to lead Korea’s next era in air transportation and safety training Korean Air has announced plans to construct a major Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Aviation Safety Research and Development (R&D) Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The investment, totaling KRW 1.2 trillion (approximately USD 875 million), underscores the airline’s vision for future … [Read more...] about Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon
Pierce Aerospace Secures Additional FAA Remote ID Research Award
Continuing Advances in Drone Safety Through Remote Identification Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm, has received a follow-on award from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). This marks the second recognition for Pierce Aerospace's work in support of the FAA's Alliance for System Safety of UAS Through Research Excellence (ASSURE). Additionally, the … [Read more...] about Pierce Aerospace Secures Additional FAA Remote ID Research Award
Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings
In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic … [Read more...] about Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings
Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post
As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety writes that drone incidents involving aircraft need to be a wake up call for the … [Read more...] about Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post
