U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Archives

FAA eases regulations for commercial space transport

15 October 2020

Federal regulators have issued a final rule streamlining regulations for commercial operators in the growing market for space commerce.

The 785-page final rule, released Thursday by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), streamlines and consolidates multiple regulations to make it easier for commercial operators to comply with licensing and safety requirements to ensure that the United States “remains the flag of choice” for the commercial space sector, according to the FAA.

“This rule paves...

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Amazon now authorized to fly commercial delivery drones

31 August 2020

Since its inception, Amazon has been obsessed with the idea of expediting its delivery operations. True to that, the e-commerce behemoth has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate its delivery drone fleets as part of its Prime Air brand.

The FAA issued Amazon Prime Air a Part 135 air carrier certificate using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), of which drones are a segment. “The FAA’s role is to ensure that any UAS operation is performed safely. The FAA supports...

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DHL prepares three 767 passenger planes for freight operations

22 June 2020

German express carrier DHL has contracted with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert three Boeing 767-300 passenger planes to all-cargo configuration.

The contract, which IAI stated is valued in the “tens of millions of dollars,” also includes an option for DHL to have IAI convert a fourth 767-300 to freighter service.

IAI spun off its commercial aviation group in 2019, although the Tel Aviv-based company has been converting Boeing passenger planes to freighters for years.

“The constant...

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Buffalo Wild Wings to be flown by drone

16 June 2020

A Mobile, Alabama franchisee of a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant wants to deliver food to nearby customers’ doors by drone.

To test the service, Brian Jordan of Potters Wings Mobile partnered with Deuce Drone. The two companies plan to begin local food deliveries by drone in late August.

“Partnering with Deuce Drone will give us the opportunity to test new ways to evolve and meet the takeout needs of customers through drone technology,” Jordan said in a statement.

Deuce Drone will be responsible...

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US airlines aim to keep it clean during COVID-19

24 May 202014 May 2020

The U.S. airline industry, although mostly grounded by coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, continues to press forward with investments to develop biofuels to reduce aircraft emissions.

“We remain committed to achieving our aggressive climate and sustainability goals,” said Nancy Young, vice president of environmental affairs for Airlines for America (A4A), in a statement on Wednesday. “The increased production and use of sustainable fuels is a key pillar of our efforts.”

The Washington,...

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Matternet readies cargo drone for FAA tests

24 May 202013 May 2020

One of the country’s largest small drone manufacturers is ready to begin durability and reliability testing of one of its cargo delivery units with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this year.

Mountain View, California-based Matternet announced Tuesday that the testing with the agency brings the company’s M2 drone closer to receiving special type certification for unmanned aircraft systems.

Achieving this certification from the FAA will establish that Matternet’s M2 drone is...

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