Starting Feb. 23, small drones must display their FAA-issued registration number on the outside of the aircraft.
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NBAA, NASAO support legislation to fund FAA during future government shutdown
The United States is home to the world’s largest, busiest, and most complex airspace system. Civil aviation alone has a $1.5 trillion impact on the economy, creating more than 11 million jobs, according to industry groups.
Super Bowl creates ‘No Drone Zone’
The FAA will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on game day that will prohibit both general aviation aircraft and drones within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium up to 17,999′ in altitude. The TFR will be in place from 5:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Air traffic controllers warn government shutdown could cripple National Airspace System
“In our risk averse industry, we cannot even calculate the level of risk currently at play, nor predict the point at which the entire system will break. It is unprecedented.”
FAA UAS Symposium 2019 postponed
The government shutdown has led the FAA to cancel its annual UAS symposium.
Aviation hit hardest by government shutdown
Aviation is one of the industries hardest hit by the ongoing government shutdown.
Air traffic controllers sue government over shutdown
Air traffic controllers file a lawsuit seeking their pay during the government shutdown.
FAA recognizes aircraft electronics technician certification
The FAA has approved a new way to certify Aircraft Electronics Technicians.
Government shutdown delays safety-enhancing technology for controllers and pilots
The government shutdown has delayed implementation of new technology that will streamline communications between controllers and pilots.