Spain’s Ministry of Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda (MITMA) has set up a National Action Plan for the Deployment of U-space (PANDU) 2022-2025. The
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Category: Emerging regulations
EASA invites proposals to research harmonised interoperability of electronic conspicuity systems
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is seeking to improve harmonisation of conspicuity devices for small airborne vehicles. Airborne collision risk involving non-commercially exploited small
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“ISO approves global requirement standard for UTM service providers” – Euro-USC Italia
Euro-USC Italia reports the International Organization for Standard (ISO) has just approved the standard ISO-2369-12 on the requirements for UAS traffic management (UTM) service providers. All members
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WATMC 2022: “We are in a marathon”: the tasks facing EASA in certifying USSPs by 2023
“The more we work on the guidance material the more we realise the gaps we have in issues such as matching performance requirements for a
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UK CAA releases consultation findings re extending transitional provisions in the Open category
In June 2022 the CAA consulted on whether to extend the Legacy and Transitional UAS provisions in the Open category. The CAA believed an extension
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NATS develops new control room concept to manage drones, air taxis and commercial space flights
As part of the UK Government’s ‘Future Flight Challenge’ – which will see up to UK125million investment to demonstrate a fully integrated aviation system in
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US Representatives pass Act to accelerate urban air mobility infrastructure funding
The US House of Representatives has passed the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization (AAIM) Act which will, when it becomes law provide USD 25 million in grants for
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UK communications regulator proposes new licensing regime to support BVLOS operations
The UK communications regulator Ofcom is working closely with the UK government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to develop a new approach for authorising the
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Australian regulator publishes summary of feedback on draft RPAS, AAM strategic roadmap
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Agency (CASA) has published a summary of feedback on its consultation on the draft Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and Advanced
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China “to accelerate low altitude economy of long distance cargo drones and urban eVTOLs”
The Sohu News Service reports that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has published its “14th Five-Year Plan for General Aviation Development” which contains
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