A report by DroneDJ cites Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Christopher Wray urges tightening of laws to support the Drone Act of 2022 expansion of
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Category: Emerging regulations
FAA publishes fact sheet on Upper Class E airspace concept of operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published concept of operations on Upper Class E Airspace Traffic Management (ETM) Concept of Operations (ConOps). Upper Class E
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EASA and FAA join forces to present new roadmap for air-ground connectivity
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched a joint cooperation initiative to rethink aviation connectivity, publishing a
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EASA updates easy access rules for Regulation (EU) 2017/373 for ATC and U-space
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revised Regulation (EU) 2017/213 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services including elements relating to air
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Southern Africa’s drone industry refines regulations, increases focus on airspace integration
The Commercial Unmanned Aerial Association of Southern Africa (CUAASA) reports several milestones at the latest annual general meeting: Currently drafting the regulatory framework to enable
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Korean Institute of Aviation Safety and Eurocae collaborate on UAS and eVTOL safety standards
The Korean Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with European standards agency Eurocae to collaborate to support further
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European safety agency updates information relating to ‘Specific’ UAS operations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its website to provide more information on the specific category of drone operations in EU. It includes
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EASA to host SORA workshop addressing version 2.5, 10-11 February 2023
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is organising a workshop addressing Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) – a key element for specific operations including Beyond
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RTCA announces new forum on digital flight operations for safe integration of new entrants
US standards agency RTCA has announced the formation of a new forum for interested parties to develop a framework of aircraft and system requirements that
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Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity Group releases reference methods for cellular link performance
The Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity Group (ACJA) – formed by the Global Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Association (GUTMA) and the Global System for Mobile Communications
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