The SESAR3 Joint Undertaking ECHO2 project held its first meeting at Eurocontrol headquarters, continuing the work to develop a European Concept of Higher Airspace Operations.
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Category: Emerging regulations
India amends drone rules, waives mandatory passport checks for drone pilots
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has officially introduced the Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 aimed at supporting further industry growth. Among new content, the rules remove
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AUVSI tracks legislative measures, recommends four principles for lawmakers
As a part of its Drone Prepared initiative, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) tracked all legislation regarding drones and Advanced Air Mobility
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Australian regulator approves OVRL drone flights over people using ParaZero safety system
Drone safety systems company ParaZero Technologies, and OVRL, an Australian commercial drone operator and training organization, have announced authorization for drones to operate over populated
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Urban area BVLOS operations require ‘continuous communication with central base’- AirborneRF
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has published a report outlining a plan to create new U-space airspaces in Germany. It includes the
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SESAR AiRMOUR project publishes recommendations for medical drones in manned airspace
SESAR research project AiRMOUR has published deliverable 3.6, ‘The impact of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) scenarios on aviation and future regulations’. The publication captures the
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Joint RTCA/FAA webinar calls for UAM corridors and stronger regulatory framework
On Wednesday, September 13, RTCA presented Webinar audience members from 40 countries with a discussion of FAA’s Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ConOps, version 2.0. Dr.
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US government shutdown averted – AUVSI urges urgent resolution to stalemate
A US government shutdown (https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/faa-faced-imminent-shutdown-unless-senate-agrees-new-reauthorization-package/) has been prevented after Congress passed a temporary measure to continue funding. According to US drone industry association AUVSI published
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FAA faced imminent shutdown unless Senate agrees new Reauthorization package
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing imminent shut-down unless the US Senate can agree the FAA Reauthorization package. According to
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EU launches consultation on space law aimed at safety, resilience and sustainability
The European Commission proposes an EU Space Law (EUSL) on safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities. A legislative proposal could be adopted by the
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