Bryan Bedford

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FAA Deputy Administrator’s Exit Signals Leadership Changes Amid Key Aviation Reforms

Laura Bennett Jul 31, 2026 0

FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau Steps Down The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to undergo another leadership change as Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau resigns from his position, as reported by Reuters. Rocheleau…

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FAA Establishes No-Drone Zones in U.S. Cities Hosting World Cup Events

Laura Bennett May 29, 2026 0

FAA Announces Temporary Flight Restrictions for FIFA World Cup 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented extensive temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for events related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United…

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Concerns Rise Over Universal Conspicuity as Pilots Question Safety Broadcasts

Laura Bennett May 21, 2026 0

AOPA's Stance on ADS-B Billing Raises Concerns for Aviation Safety News and Commentary. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has recently expressed its opposition to the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)…

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FAA Proposes New Regulations for Drone Operations Near Critical Infrastructure

Laura Bennett May 6, 2026 0

FAA Proposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Near Sensitive Facilities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of…

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FAA Selects Palantir, Thales, and Airspace Intelligence for AI Flight Conflict Prediction System

Laura Bennett Apr 20, 2026 0

FAA Develops AI-Powered Air Traffic Management Tool The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in the process of developing an artificial intelligence-based air traffic management system aimed at enhancing flight safety. This initiative,…

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EASA Unveils Revision 24 of Air Operations Regulations, Introducing Gyroplane and Flight Data…

Laura Bennett Apr 14, 2026 0

EASA Publishes Revision 24 of Air Operations Rules The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released Revision 24 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EAR for Air OPS), dated March 2026. This update consolidates three…

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FAA Approves Military Use of Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace Following Prolonged Standoff

Laura Bennett Apr 11, 2026 0

FAA Grants Military Clearance for Laser Use Against Drones The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized the U.S. military to deploy high-energy lasers against suspected drones in U.S. airspace. This decision, announced on…

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Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis

Laura Bennett Feb 3, 2026 0

FAA reorganization to pave the way for UAS, AAM airspace integration By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday, is expected…

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FAA Finalizes Permanent Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport

Webmaster Jan 24, 2026 0

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an interim final rule permanently restricting certain aircraft operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), formalizing measures first imposed after a fatal midair collision…

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FAA Designates First New Drone Test Sites In Nearly A Decade: What It Means For Part 108

Laura Bennett Jan 10, 2026 1

Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! I’ve been following Indiana’s push for test site designation since we covered their bid last month, and today the FAA made it…

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