Federal Aviation Administration
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Air Cargo
FAA calls Lufthansa skirting of operating approvals “blatant”
Lufthansa Airlines is being called out by the FAA for allegedly going behind its back to operate at two U.S. airports without approval. Agencies don't…
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Last Mile
UPS certified for unlimited drone operations
First-of-its-kind FAA approval allows company to expand beyond medical deliveries.
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Last Mile
USPS investigating drone delivery options
Agency envisions using trucks as launch point for last-mile customers.
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Last Mile
UPS details drone plans in federal exemption request
Company claims faster medical deliveries means faster patient treatment.
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Technology
Xcel Energy uses drones to inspect power lines in eight states
A new partnership between Xcel Energy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows drones to inspect power lines out of human sight in eight states…
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American Shipper
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Air Cargo
Former Delta Air Lines safety chief sworn in to lead FAA
Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
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News
U.S. lawmaker wants to break barriers to women truckers
Bill being drafted by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran would create a Women in Trucking Advisory Board within FMCSA.
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American Shipper
Amazon seeks FAA approval for its Prime Air drone
Promises package deliveries up to 5 lbs. within 30 minutes.
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Air Cargo
Commentary: FAA grants help airports and freight movement
Scott Case writes about what recent FAA grants mean to airports and to the movement of airfreight and air cargo.
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