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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The FAA-led investigation identified 63 corrective actions that SpaceX must complete before another Starship launch.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralSep 8, 2023FAA closes Starship mishap investigation, directs 63 corrective actions for SpaceX

Testing of Link 16 payloads also requires authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to transmit Link 16 signals in national airspace over a test site at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnical ProductSep 4, 2023DoD satellites in low Earth orbit promise more connectivity for military users

SpaceX delivered a report on the 2023-04-20 failure to the Federal Aviation Administration earlier in the month.

Mentioned as: the federal aviation administrationTechnical ProductAug 25, 2023SpaceX test-fires booster for second Starship launch

The Federal Aviation Administration will require all UAS operating in the U.S. national airspace system to be equipped with Remote ID as of 2023-09-16.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipAug 24, 2023Red Cat’s Teal 2 sUAS receives FAA Remote ID certification

Red Cat Holdings, Inc.’s military-grade sUAS Teal 2 received Remote ID certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationOrg RelationshipAug 24, 2023Red Cat’s Teal 2 sUAS receives FAA Remote ID certification

Red Cat is establishing a pathway for owners of previously manufactured Teal 2 units to have Remote ID modules installed to comply with FAA regulations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralAug 24, 2023Red Cat’s Teal 2 sUAS receives FAA Remote ID certification

The RDST Longtail is designed to meet the 55-pound FAA max takeoff weight requirement.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralAug 9, 2023A2Z Drone Launches Ready-to-Fly Commercial Delivery Drone

Brett Alexander has experience with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralAug 4, 2023Firefly Aerospace Names Former Blue Origin Executive and NASA Advisor Bretton Alexander as Chief Revenue Officer

Brett Alexander's prior roles include work at the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnical ProductAug 4, 2023Firefly Aerospace Names Former Blue Origin Executive and NASA Advisor Bretton Alexander as Chief Revenue Officer

Optimus is completing Type Certification by the FAA, enabling Airobotics and Skyfire to operate BVLOS in expanded, complex environments.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipAug 2, 2023Skyfire and Ondas Autonomous Systems Partner to Bring Drone Solution to U.S. Markets

Pyka has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially nationwide.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralAug 2, 2023Pyka Secures FAA Authorization for Automated Electric Drone in the US

The Pelican Spray aircraft has a gross weight of 1,125 lbs and is the largest UAS to receive FAA authorization for commercial operation in the United States.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralAug 2, 2023Pyka Secures FAA Authorization for Automated Electric Drone in the US

The FAA’s authorization of Pyka’s operations signifies its commitment to enabling larger and more advanced agricultural UA operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralAug 2, 2023Pyka Secures FAA Authorization for Automated Electric Drone in the US

Pyka’s FAA approval will enable the company to commence commercial operations in the United States.

Mentioned as: faaNarrative PlanAug 2, 2023Pyka Secures FAA Authorization for Automated Electric Drone in the US

Industry officials raised concerns about Part 450 licensing at a 2024-07-13 House Science Committee hearing and at a 2024-07-11 meeting of the FAA advisory group Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJul 25, 2023Varda waiting on FAA license to return space manufacturing capsule

Varda is the first company to seek a reentry license under the FAA’s Part 450 regulations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 25, 2023Varda waiting on FAA license to return space manufacturing capsule

The FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee approved a set of recommendations at a 2023-07-11 meeting for the FAA to improve the Part 450 licensing process.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJul 15, 2023Industry offers wish list for commercial space legislation

The FAA's guidelines encourage commercial space operations to occur during nighttime hours when other flight operations tend to be reduced.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 20, 2023FAA reduces airspace restrictions for Cape Canaveral launches

The FAA will prioritize missions related to national security and commercial launches carrying payloads.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 20, 2023FAA reduces airspace restrictions for Cape Canaveral launches

The FAA introduced a revised zone of restricted airspace around and extending offshore for many launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductJun 20, 2023FAA reduces airspace restrictions for Cape Canaveral launches
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