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FAA releases B4UFLY app for beta testing by UAS users.
2015-09-09 14:31:10| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
FAA released beta version of B4UFLY smartphone application for testing by up to 1,000 unmanned aircraft users. Aimed primarily at model aircraft enthusiasts, app gives users information about restrictions or requirements in effect at their current or planned flight location. Status indicator function considers airspace, proximity to airports, temporary flight restrictions, and current law. FAA expects beta test will yield valuable data on how well B4UFLY functions and uncover any software bugs.
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Faa Selects Pratt & Whitney to Develop Advanced Core-Engine Technologies for Its Cleen II Program
2015-09-09 09:55:50| Paper - Topix.net
The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that Pratt & Whitney has been selected to participate in a program to develop and mature advanced core-engine technologies, primarily for engine compressor and turbine modules, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, as part of the second phase of the FAA's Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise initiative. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.
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FAA to rise to the cloud.
2015-09-08 14:31:12| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
FAA will soon be in the Cloud and benefitting from advanced computing solutions. Agency has announced that CSC Government Solutions will lead an overall integration effort that will also include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and other leading Cloud providers. Through $108 million, 10-year contract, FAA will be able to take advantage of Cloud technologies such as Software As-A-Service, Platform As-A-Service, Infrastructure As-A-Service, and Colocation in highly secure environment.
FAA Releases Updated Guidance pertaining to model aircraft.
2015-09-04 14:31:09| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Published by FAA to replace previous 1981 guidance, Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57A reflects current laws governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft. Update details FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012's description of "model aircraft operation" and stresses model aircraft operators must comply with all Temporary Flight Restrictions, that they may not fly in any type of restricted airspace without prior authorization, and that they should be aware of Notices to Airmen.
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FAA Selects Executives to foster safe UAS airspace integration.
2015-09-04 14:31:09| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Marke Gibson and Earl Lawrence have been selected by FAA for executive-level positions that will guide FAA's approach to safe, timely, and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into U.S. airspace. Gibson will become Senior Advisor on UAS Integration and report directly to FAA Deputy Administrator. Lawrence will serve as Director of UAS Integration Office within FAA's Aviation Safety organization and lead efforts to safely and effectively integrate UAS into U.S. airspace.
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