It’s that time again. Every five years, the Congress has to “reauthorize” the Federal Aviation Administration to keep it up and running. Congress uses this important event as an opportunity to provide new funding, guidance, and direction to the FAA
Plane-ly Spoken
Insightful commentary on regulation and litigation impacting the aviation industry
Plane-ly Spoken, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal issues related to aviation and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The blog covers regulatory developments such as FAA rulemaking for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, certification and permitting processes, airspace restrictions, and safety management systems. It also addresses legislative updates like the FAA Reauthorization Act and its impact on aviation oversight, consumer protections, and workforce requirements. The blog provides analysis of security concerns including physical and cybersecurity measures for UAS operations, as well as discussions on air traffic control integration and automated data service providers for drone deconfliction. It serves as a resource for understanding evolving aviation law and policy.
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Drones and Remote Identification . . . Another Development
We are fast approaching the date when unmanned aircraft flown in the United States will have to be equipped for remote identification. One of the few exceptions to this requirement applies to UAS operated within FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIA). The…
“5G . . . . The Next Chapter”
The FAA continues its slow march forward in dealing with 5G issues. Last week, the FAA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address helicopter radio altimeter interference issues.
Currently, the telecommunications industry has agreed to limit 5G…
Operating Outside the US: What You Need to Know
A Complimentary Webinar
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 1 – 2:30 pm ET | 10 – 11:30 am PT
Is your organization prepared to navigate an incident that occurs outside the United States?
While the U.S. procedure is fairly straightforward,…
Airline Mergers: The Role of the FAA
Much has been and is being said regarding the proposed merger of Jet Blue and Spirit. Recent reports suggest that the Department of Justice will make its position known shortly.
One aspect of the merger that has received little attention…
FAA: A Never-Ending Quest to Make the Safest System in the World Even Safer!
In the wake of several high profile “close calls” and increased scrutiny from Congress, acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen has issued a safety “call to action” memorandum for the FAA. The memorandum acknowledges that we are still experiencing the “safest…
5G . . . Still No Resolution
On January 11, 2023, the FAA posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) asking for comments on its proposed solution to the ongoing problem of 5G interference with aircraft radio altimeters. The NPRM’s comment period has just closed, and the…
” . . . deadliest corporate crime . . . .” Strong Words from the Court on the Max, but No Action
Late last week, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas sided with the government and Boeing and refused to block the deal reached over charges of criminal conspiracy arising out of the crashes of Lion Air…
“NOTAM to Congress . . . Give the FAA the Money it Needs!!”
Will the FAA’s NOTAM system disaster turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the Agency? If the FAA plays its cards right, the answer will be, “Yes.”
On January 11, 2023, the FAA was forced to take the…