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– AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear company, has been appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first approved assessor of commercial drones, putting the company at the forefront of safely enabling the expansion of drone services throughout the UK. Continue reading
– NASA is testing a new software system to create an improved warning system – one that can predict hazards to drones before they occur. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) will monitor, assess, and mitigate airborne risks in real time. Continue reading
The UK Civil Aviation Authority will take on a new role to monitor and enforce new product standards for drones in the UK, improving safety and supporting the sector’s further growth. Continue reading
The TD550D coaxial unmanned helicopter system has received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the first of its kind to have obtained such certification in China, its developer said last week. Continue reading
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has received the prestigious EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for component maintenance from the French Military Continuing Airworthiness Authority, DSAE. This approval underscores GA-ASI’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence in military aviation. Continue reading
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to propose rules to expand use of drones for deliveries and other services. Continue reading
The SESAR-supported SPATIO project is delivering a separation management service that will help drones safely and simultaneously operate in very low-level airspace. Continue reading
The UK’s primary provider of air traffic control services, NATS Services, has announced the launch of its whitepaper: ‘Advancing Aviation through Integration of Drones in the UK’s Low-Level Airspace’. The whitepaper outlining key learnings and recommendations from the successful completion of Project CAELUS – part of UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge – represents a critical step towards the safe and efficient integration of drones into the existing air traffic management environment. Continue reading