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Europe’s Drone Disruptions Expose a Bigger Airspace Awareness Gap

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Lack of airspace awareness creates problems for Europe’s airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A flurry of drone-related security incidents at European airports highlights the need for greater low-altitude airspace awareness across the continent, according to aviation security experts. In September Copenhagen Airport, one of Northern Europe’s busiest travel hubs, shut down operations for […]

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Aviation Community Urges Immediate End to Shutdown as FAA Faces Escalating Strain

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The aviation community has issued a unified call to Congress to end the ongoing federal government shutdown, now stretching into its sixth week. In a joint statement released November 6 by the Modern Skies Coalition, more than 40 leading aviation organizations, including the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), warned that the prolonged disruption […]

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DronePort Network Partners with Wingbits to Launch AI-Powered Airspace Intelligence Platform

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DronePort Network, an Oklahoma City-based UAV infrastructure developer, has formed a strategic partnership with Sweden-based flight tracking network Wingbits to introduce an AI-powered airspace intelligence platform specifically designed for drone operations. This collaboration integrates Wingbits’ comprehensive ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) data into DronePort Network’s meerir platform, creating what the companies describe as the first conversational, […]

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Texas DPS Tests Aircraft-Mounted Counter-Drone System

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Davenport Aviation markets counter-drone system to Texas DPS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Given the rising number of incidents in which drones have interfered with manned aircraft carrying out emergency and law enforcement missions, many public agencies are looking for systems that can help them avoid such potentially dangerous encounters.   To meet that […]

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Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote

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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 […]

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Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon

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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 […]

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Pierce Aerospace Secures Additional FAA Remote ID Research Award

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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 company proudly announced reaching […]

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Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

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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 investments like […]

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Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post

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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 […]

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step Down

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Whitaker’s resignation leaves the FAA without a confirmed leader as the agency faces ongoing safety and infrastructure issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Whitaker’s departure leaves the FAA, already grappling with significant challenges, without a confirmed leader at […]

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