“The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and its impact on advanced air mobility”
Commentary by David Ison PhD of the Advanced Air Mobility Group – reproduced with kind permission of the author. The original document can be found here June 22 2024 The Act transfers Advanced Air Mo ...
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AAM, drone and UTM leaders expect industry acceleration following passage of FAA reauthorization
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FAA’s Innovate28 vision: Clear high-level view but uncertainty over local responsibilities
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