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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie received the first FAA commercial astronaut wings for piloting SpaceShipOne on its three flights to space in 2004.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2021FAA to end commercial astronaut wings program

The 2021-07-20 FAA order created a category of honorary commercial astronaut wings for individuals who demonstrated extraordinary contribution or beneficial service to the commercial human space flight industry.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2021FAA to end commercial astronaut wings program

David Mackay, Michael Masucci, and Beth Moses received FAA commercial astronaut wings in April 2019 for the second SpaceShipTwo flight to space in February 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2021FAA to end commercial astronaut wings program

Mark Stucky and CJ Sturckow received FAA commercial astronaut wings in February 2019 after the December 2018 SpaceShipTwo flight.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2021FAA to end commercial astronaut wings program

DroneUp has worked closely with the FAA to ensure safe drone operations in the National Airspace and holds more than 190 active waivers and authorizations to support its flights across the U.S.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipNov 23, 2021Walmart and DroneUp announce first multi-site commercial drone delivery operations

The Starship launch schedule depends on winning regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, with SpaceX expecting FAA license approval around the end of 2021.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 17, 2021Musk predicts first Starship orbital launch in early 2022

The FAA had not completed the environmental review necessary for Starship launches and was evaluating more than 17,000 written comments and 121 oral comments from two public hearings as of 2021-11-15.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipNov 17, 2021Musk predicts first Starship orbital launch in early 2022

Momentus attempted to launch its first Vigoride tugs in January 2021 and June 2021 on SpaceX rideshare missions but the Federal Aviation Administration rejected the payload review for the vehicle due to Defense Department concerns about the company’s Russian co-founders and owners.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 10, 2021Momentus makes progress implementing national security agreement

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has licensed 12 spaceports and offers consultation to countries drafting space-related legislation and spaceport regulations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 9, 2021Spaceports address environmental impact concerns

The Fotokite Sigma is the only UAV system permitted by the FAA for operation by any professional public safety team member without a pilot license.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralNov 3, 2021Axon and Fotokite bring actively tethered autonomous drones with livestreaming and evidence management to public safety

The Drone Pilot Training program includes a Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 drone preparation course.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 22, 2021Draganfly commences drone pilot training program at Alabama State University

To fly drones under the FAA's Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rule, a Remote Pilot Certificate is required.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 22, 2021Draganfly commences drone pilot training program at Alabama State University

The FAA held two virtual public hearings on the draft PEA via Zoom on 2021-10-18 and 2021-10-20, and accepted written comments by mail and email through 2021-11-01.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 22, 2021SpaceX Boca Chica environmental review draws strong public support and criticism

Joshua Montgomery, who runs Wicked Broadband, a rural broadband provider based in Kansas and a competitor to Starlink, supports allowing SpaceX to continue launching from Boca Chica while the FAA proceeds with the provided environmental studies.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipOct 22, 2021SpaceX Boca Chica environmental review draws strong public support and criticism

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are working with NUAIR to establish rules and regulations for integrating unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationOrg RelationshipOct 20, 2021NUAIR to integrate Aveopt Communication Network into New York’s 50-mile drone corridor

The Smart Farming module is available to all students who have completed the basic F2F program and received their FAA Part 107 drone pilot certification.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 18, 2021Smart Farming Tech Online Training Course Offered By Aquiline Drones

Constant Aviation has dedicated significant resources towards UAS and eVTOL platforms, including adding FAA-authorized capabilities to its repair station certificates.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductOct 14, 2021Constant Aviation and Robotic Skies commit to serving the commercial drone market together

Robotic Skies operates a network of more than 230 independently owned and operated FAA Part 145 repair stations across 50 countries.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipOct 14, 2021Constant Aviation and Robotic Skies commit to serving the commercial drone market together

The FAA is developing a UAS Type Certification process similar to those for traditional aircraft.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralOct 14, 2021Constant Aviation and Robotic Skies commit to serving the commercial drone market together

A Federal Aviation Administration temporary flight restriction published 2021-10-07 restricts airspace in the vicinity of the Kodiak launch site for space operations and begins 2021-10-19 through 2021-10-29.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnical ProductOct 12, 2021Astra prepares for next launch after identifying cause of August launch failure
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