Tag: #faa

GAO: FAA’s Air-Traffic Modernization Lacks Full Cost Estimate and Master Schedule

GAO says the FAA's BNATCS modernization is moving quickly but lacks a comprehensive lifecycle cost estimate and an integrated Phase 1 schedule.

#faa, #gaoreport, #airtraffic, #aviation, #modernization

FAA’s Quiet Approval Surge Clears Path for Nationwide Drone-as-First-Responder Programs

A surge in FAA BVLOS waivers means more than 1,000 U.S. public-safety agencies can run remote drone-as-first-responder operations.

$AXON, #drone, #publicsafety, #faa, #privacy

FAA Declares SpaceX Starship Flight 12 a 'Mishap,' Blocking Further Flights Pending Investigation

FAA says May 22 Starship Flight 12 was a 'mishap' focused on the Super Heavy booster; SpaceX must complete an FAA-overseen investigation before flying again.

#spacex, #starship, #faa, #space

GAO: U.S. Electric Aircraft Still Years From Routine Use; FAA Hasn’t Certified a Manned Model

A GAO report finds FAA has not certified a manned electric aircraft and U.S. airport charging plans are limited, slowing electric aviation’s rollout.

#electricaviation, #faa, #gaoreport, #airports