Monthly Archives: June 2016

#FAA Finalizes Small #Drone Rules

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it had finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (#UAS, #drones, #UAV). The new rules will take effect in late August. These … Continue reading →

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DOT Inspector General Takes Some Shots at FAA

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General was busy this week, particularly with respect to issues relating to the #FAA. On Wednesday, Matthew E. Hampton Assistant Inspector General for Aviation Audits, gave testimony regarding #FAA’s air traffic controller … Continue reading →

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