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FAA issues initial BVLOS approval for Zipline

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Yves Le Marquand
19 Sep 23
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The FAA has authorised Zipline International to deliver commercial packages around two US locations using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.…

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Industry sheds light on challenges still remaining for FAA in devising powered-lift rules

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Yves Le Marquand
18 Aug 23
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Back in June the FAA published its 160-page Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), now the public comments are back in.  The SFAR is intended to create…

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ASKA successfully flies first tethered tests

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Yves Le Marquand
9 Aug 23
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ASKA has completed its first tethered airborne tests with its full-scale A5 flying car prototype. Lifting from a California airfield with hovered thrust, developers hope…

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Pyka receives FAA approval for crop sprayer operations

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Yves Le Marquand
2 Aug 23
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Pyka has received approval from the FAA to commercially operate its highly-automated Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection across the US.  With a gross weight…

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FAA accepts Reliable Robotics certification plan in full

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Yves Le Marquand
20 Jul 23
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Reliable Robotics announced its full certification plan has been formally accepted by the FAA.  With a timeline of 18-24 months to get to market, the autonomous…

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FAA releases initial implementation plan for AAM

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Yves Le Marquand
19 Jul 23
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The FAA has released a first-stage implementation detailing the steps required to enable AAM operations in the near-term.  The Innovate28 (I28) plan outlines a ‘flexible’ plan…

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Merlin completes 25 test flights in Alaksa

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Yves Le Marquand
6 Jul 23
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Merlin has announced successfully completing 25 test flights in Alaska as part of a $1m FAA contract. The FAA asked Merlin to demonstrate a highly-automated…

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Joby gets FAA permit to fly first aircraft off production line

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Yves Le Marquand
28 Jun 23
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Joby Aviation has received an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built on its pilot production line. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration,…

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DoT audit reports friction within FAA over eVTOL certification pathways

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Yves Le Marquand
28 Jun 23
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Disagreements around the FAA’s move away from powered-lift for certifying fixed-wing style AAM aircraft led to a “decline in morale” among some staff and an…

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FAA proposes pilot training requirements and operational rules for powered-lift

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Yves Le Marquand
7 Jun 23
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The FAA has released proposals for pilot training and operational rules for powered-lift aircraft, in what it calls a “key step toward safely enabling AAM”.…

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FAA seeking public input on drone operations

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Yves Le Marquand
6 Jun 23
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US citizens have the opportunity to give their views on beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations as the FAA seeks public input. Those wishing to…

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Acting FAA chief in advanced talks with Archer 

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Yves Le Marquand
25 May 23
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The exiting acting FAA chief administrator Billy Nolen is in advanced talks to join Archer Aviation, according to sources close to the situation. As reported…

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Merlin opens New Zealand operations centre

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Yves Le Marquand
25 May 23
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Autonomous flight developer Merlin has opened its centre for operations based in Kerikeri, New Zealand.  The operating means Merlin now has a dedicated test environment…

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Team formed by US government to set strategy on AAM

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Yves Le Marquand
18 May 23
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The Biden administration has formed an interagency team to engage the public and develop a strategy for AAM in the US.  Announced on Tuesday, the…

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FAA publishes blueprint for AAM operations

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Yves Le Marquand
5 May 23
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  The FAA has released an updated blueprint for airspace and procedure changes to accommodate air taxis and AAM operations.  As per the blueprint, AAM…

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