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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The Federal Aviation Administration could not approve Momentus’s payload due to national security and foreign ownership concerns regarding Momentus raised by the Department of Defense during an interagency review.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 21, 2021Lockheed Martin removes Momentus from NASA technology demonstration mission

The press release announcing FAA and EASA approvals for Viasat’s Ka-band IFC on Bombardier Challenger 300-series aircraft was dated 2021-04-15.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipApr 14, 2021FAA and EASA Approve Viasat’s Ka-band In-Flight Connectivity System for Bombardier Challenger 300-Series Aircraft

uAvionix announced that its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder, ping200X, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 9, 2021uAvionix ping200X is the world’s first FAA TSO certified drone transponder

The FAA's recent ruling on remote identification for UAVs requires Part 21 certificated aircraft to be equipped with either a Remote ID device or ADS-B OUT Transponder for legal operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 9, 2021uAvionix ping200X is the world’s first FAA TSO certified drone transponder

The FAA's Concept of Operations for Upper-Class E Traffic Management includes ADS-B and Mode S Transponders as key technologies for upper atmosphere coordination.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 9, 2021uAvionix ping200X is the world’s first FAA TSO certified drone transponder

The FAA required SpaceX to conduct an investigation into the SN8 incident and delayed approval of the SN9 test flight in early February 2021.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 30, 2021SpaceX crashes another Starship prototype

The FAA’s revised license for the Starship test series dated 2021-03-12 requires an FAA inspector to be present at Boca Chica for the tests.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 30, 2021SpaceX crashes another Starship prototype

The 2021-03-30 SN11 flight was delayed one day because an FAA safety inspector was not able to reach Boca Chica before the launch window closed.

Mentioned as: faaTechnical ProductMar 30, 2021SpaceX crashes another Starship prototype

In their 2021-03-25 letter, Reps. DeFazio and Larsen urged the FAA to implement a strict policy to deal with violations of FAA launch and reentry licenses that includes civil penalties and to evaluate its current approach to safety oversight and enforcement for commercial space activities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 29, 2021Congress raises concerns about FAA’s handling of Starship launch license violation

The FAA cleared SpaceX to proceed with launches, with SN9 and SN10 launching and landing on 2021-02-02 and 2021-03-03 respectively and both exploding upon or shortly after landing.

Mentioned as: faaNarrative GeneralMar 29, 2021Congress raises concerns about FAA’s handling of Starship launch license violation

NUAIR held an all-day virtual conference for more than 70 FAA, NASA, and industry professionals to further develop a strategic plan supporting NASA’s advanced air mobility efforts.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 25, 2021NUAIR lays automation groundwork for high-density vertiports

The Department of Defense raised national security concerns in January about Momentus co-founders’ ownership stakes, which prevented Momentus from receiving an FAA payload approval for a January launch of its first Vigoride tug on a Falcon 9 and forced the launch to be postponed to no earlier than June.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 23, 2021Can you still spell space without SPAC?

The integration provides up-to-date information critical for commercial unmanned aircraft systems users regarding FAA waivers and temporary flight restriction areas.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 22, 2021Esri’s Site Scan for ArcGIS introduces new capabilities for US drone pilots

This collaboration enables the FAA and industry organizations to safely integrate small drones into US airspace.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 22, 2021Esri’s Site Scan for ArcGIS introduces new capabilities for US drone pilots

Users can submit a request to the FAA if a flight plan intersects with controlled airspace using Airspace Link’s LAANC authorization capability within the Site Scan flight planner application.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductMar 22, 2021Esri’s Site Scan for ArcGIS introduces new capabilities for US drone pilots

Flytrex has participated in the Federal Aviation Administration’s UAS Integration Pilot Program since 2018.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 18, 2021On-demand drone delivery company Flytrex secures $9.3M with venture financing and innovation grant

Flytrex was selected for the FAA’s initiative BEYOND to collaborate with various state transportation departments to address UAS integration challenges.

Mentioned as: FAAOrg RelationshipMar 18, 2021On-demand drone delivery company Flytrex secures $9.3M with venture financing and innovation grant

APS obtained a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for beyond line of sight (BVLOS) flights by enlisting regulatory professional services from Iris Automation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMar 18, 2021Aerial Production Services (APS) teams with Iris Automation to jumpstart FAA permissions for pipeline inspections with drones

Flytrex is in the final stages of receiving key certification from the Federal Aviation Administration to help launch drone delivery across the U.S.

Mentioned as: Federal Aviation AdministrationOrg RelationshipMar 18, 2021On-demand drone delivery company Flytrex secures $9.3M with venture financing and innovation grant

In November 2020, Flytrex was included in the FAA's select list of drone companies set to receive airworthiness certification.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative PlanMar 18, 2021On-demand drone delivery company Flytrex secures $9.3M with venture financing and innovation grant
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