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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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AX Enterprize Appoints Former FAA Leader Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer

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Abby Smith brings decades of aviation experience and a strong record of advancing drone integration AX Enterprize, LLC, a leader in advanced aviation technologies and systems integration, has announced the appointment of Abigail “Abby” Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer. Smith’s extensive career in aviation policy and innovation at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]

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U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps

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As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging legislative and operational challenges, particularly the expiration of key counter-UAS authorities due to the ongoing government shutdown, underscore vulnerabilities in […]

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FAA’s Expansive Chicago Drone Ban Raises Questions Over Security and Civil Liberties

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FAA issues expansive Chicago TFR to protect federal officers By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has established an unusually extensive and prolonged temporary flight restriction (TFR) for drones operating over downtown Chicago, at a time when federal law enforcement agents are ramping up immigration raids throughout the city. Citing “special security reasons” the […]

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From Air Taxis to Emergency Transport: FAA Calls for AAM Proposals

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DOT, FAA call for proposals for AAM operations  By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill  The U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA have issued a call for state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments to compete for a chance to launch a pilot program to test out their plans to incorporate electric vertical takeoff and […]

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly

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First public appearance underscores urgency of modernizing the National Airspace System The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit working to advance the commercial drone industry through collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, hosted its BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event convened government officials, industry stakeholders, and drone advocates to discuss […]

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FAA Publishes BVLOS NPRM: A Watershed Moment for the Drone Industry

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Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, marking a pivotal moment for uncrewed aviation in the United States. This proposed rule, once finalized, is expected to provide the regulatory clarity and operational framework that the commercial drone sector has […]

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From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones

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As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC.  Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business […]

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FAA Faces Tough Questions: Are AI and Job Cuts Threatening Airspace Safety?

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Congress Questions FAA Staffing and AI Use Amid Growing Airspace Complexity July 2025 — As the landscape of aviation continues to evolve, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finds itself under growing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. Recent concerns focus on FAA workforce reductions and the agency’s increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially as these […]

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FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau Discusses Regulatory Priorities at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025

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FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau emphasized the agency’s commitment to balancing innovation with safety during a keynote fireside chat at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference, addressing critical updates on drone regulations, airspace modernization, and counter-UAS strategies. Rocheleau, a seasoned aviation leader who played a pivotal role in establishing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) after the 9/11 […]

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