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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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Virgin Orbit received a Federal Aviation Administration license for the first launch of its LauncherOne vehicle on 2018-06-29.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJul 1, 2018Virgin Orbit wins FAA license for first LauncherOne mission

H.R. 5346 directs the Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration, to issue licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles that include aircraft flights providing training for or research supporting commercial launches.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 28, 2018House passes two space bills

H.R. 5346 sets a deadline one month after 2018-02-01 for the FAA to make the necessary regulatory changes referenced in the bill.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductJun 28, 2018House passes two space bills

Space Policy Directive 2, signed by President Trump on 2018-05-24, directs the Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration, to develop revised regulations for licensing of commercial launches and reentries.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJun 26, 2018Hearing raises questions about pace of commercial launch regulatory overhaul

Sen. Ted Cruz attended the Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) meeting on 2018-06-14 and is working on commercial space legislation addressing oversight of non-traditional commercial space activities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 18, 2018Cruz still studying what agency should oversee non-traditional commercial space missions

Laura Montgomery is a former FAA lawyer who previously supported FAA/AST and participated in a 2018-06-07 space law symposium by the American Bar Association’s Forum on Air and Space Law.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralJun 8, 2018Senate bill increases funding for FAA commercial space office but seeks regulatory reform

The spending bill provides $24,981,000 for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST).

Mentioned as: the federal aviation administrationNarrative CapabilityJun 8, 2018Senate bill increases funding for FAA commercial space office but seeks regulatory reform

George Nield is a former associate administrator for commercial space transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration who participated in a 2018-05-27 panel at the International Space Development Conference about improving management of government space activities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralMay 27, 2018Commerce Department to create “SPACE Administration”

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 includes provisions intended to support the FAA’s commercial spaceflight activities, including an increase in authorized spending levels for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductApr 27, 2018FAA reauthorization bill boosts commercial space office

The House passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 on 2018-04-27 by a 393–13 vote after a day and a half of debate.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Narrative GeneralApr 27, 2018FAA reauthorization bill boosts commercial space office

The amendment requires the Government Accountability Office to produce a report assessing ways to support spaceport investments, including through use of the FAA’s airport improvement program.

Mentioned as: FAATechnical ProductApr 27, 2018FAA reauthorization bill boosts commercial space office

ViaSat Inc. received a Supplemental Type Certificate from the FAA for its Gen-2 in-flight entertainment and connectivity system on Boeing 737 aircraft on 2017-07-25.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Org RelationshipJul 24, 2017ViaSat Receives Supplemental Type Certificate for its Gen-2 In-flight Connectivity System on Boeing 737 Aircraft
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