Aviation in the United States

Joby Begins Journey to Becoming First eVTOL Airline

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The Company is now in the first of five stages necessary for Joby to achieve Part 135 certification in 2022.

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  • The Company is now in the first of five stages necessary for Joby to achieve Part 135 certification in 2022.
  • Were excited to reach this milestone on the path toward becoming the first eVTOL airline in the world, said Simi.
  • In line with this certification approach, Joby will employ commercial airline pilots licensed under existing FAA regulations to fly its passenger service.
  • Neither RTP nor Joby Aviation gives any assurance that either RTP or Joby Aviation or the combined company will achieve its expectations.

New legislation honors Federal Air Marshal

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Senior Federal Air Marshal Ken Meisel contracted COVID-19 while assigned to critical antiterrorism missions aboard US aircraft.

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  • Senior Federal Air Marshal Ken Meisel contracted COVID-19 while assigned to critical antiterrorism missions aboard US aircraft.
  • Congressman Dave Joyce of Ohio, Congressman Andre Carson of Indiana, and Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota joined the Air Marshal Association in crafting this important bipartisan bill.
  • Casaretti added, It is fitting that this legislation, which seeks to help all federal employees and survivors, be named after a federal officer who made the ultimate sacrifice.
  • The Air Marshal Association is the oldest and largest labor organization exclusively representing Federal Air Marshals.

Electra Unveils First Product Configuration

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero this week unveiled its first commercial product to serve regional air mobility markets.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero this week unveiled its first commercial product to serve regional air mobility markets.
  • Electra, founded in 2020, is devoted to sustainable regional air mobility through the development of hybrid-electric aircraft.
  • The company is currently building technology demonstrator aircraft that will validate all relevant product technologies.
  • Electra's commercial aircraft product is planned to be certified in 2026 under Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Statement - Minister Blair Announces Measures to Fix Issues with the Secure Air Travel Act list

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

We heard from some travellers that they felt they were being falsely flagged by the Secure Air Travel Act (SATA) list (commonly referred to as Canada's "no fly list") during air security screening, and it was causing them not only flight delays, but emotional distress.

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  • We heard from some travellers that they felt they were being falsely flagged by the Secure Air Travel Act (SATA) list (commonly referred to as Canada's "no fly list") during air security screening, and it was causing them not only flight delays, but emotional distress.
  • In Budget 2018 we committed to fix the issues with the SATA list, strengthen Canada's air security screening and bring it in line with our partners.
  • Under the current system, air carriers use theSATA list as part of their screening process.
  • The Canadian Travel Number is a redress system that will issue unique numbers to those who believe they are falsely flagged by the SATA list.

Speakers and Agenda Announced for the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Annual Strength in Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has announced that this years annual Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference will take place in a virtual environment given the current pandemic situation.

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  • The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has announced that this years annual Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference will take place in a virtual environment given the current pandemic situation.
  • NETS annual conference is an opportunity to share road safety case studies, new research, and emerging issues with employer road safety peers.
  • Speakers will include fellow NETS members, road safety advocates, and NETS Sponsor partners who will take the virtual podium to share real-world and real-time road safety perspectives.
  • Jennifer Homendy, Board Member, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): Road Safety Updates and Perspectives from the NTSB- Pre-and post-COVID-19 shutdown road safety impacts and other current road safety issues.

AiRXOS Launches Public Safety UAS Solution: One Platform to Enable Fast, Safe Drone Operations With Full Situational Awareness; 200 U.S. Public Safety Agencies Pilot Solution

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Friday, July 24, 2020

The Public Safety UAS Solution provides a comprehensive, single source platform with safety and operational tools and services built-in, allowing Public Safety agencies to fly quickly and with full Situational Awareness of manned and unmanned operations.

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  • The Public Safety UAS Solution provides a comprehensive, single source platform with safety and operational tools and services built-in, allowing Public Safety agencies to fly quickly and with full Situational Awareness of manned and unmanned operations.
  • This new Public Safety UAS Solution removes the time burden through automated processes, reduces risk, and strengthens controls in one, simple solution.
  • AiRXOS began rolling out the Public Safety UAS Solution earlier in the year in a pilot environment and currently has more than 200 US Public Safety agencies using the solution.
  • AiRXOS Public Safety UAS Solution is the latest innovation based on our longstanding work with the FAA, Public Safety agencies, and our partner ecosystem, says Ken Stewart, CEO, AiRXOS.

US Airlines Agree Loan Terms With US Treasury Amidst COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Many airlines already received $25 billion in financial aid under the CARES Act which was passed in March and could be eligible for another $25 billion loan program.

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  • Many airlines already received $25 billion in financial aid under the CARES Act which was passed in March and could be eligible for another $25 billion loan program.
  • Airlines that have signed letters of intent with the US Treasury include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, SkyWest, Spirit and Southwest Airlines.
  • US air carriers have until September 30th to decide if they will take the loan.
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Sevatec Awarded $48M Task Order to support TSA's Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) with digital modernization

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

FAIRFAX, Va., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded Sevatec a 48-month task order valued at $48M to support Flexible Agile Scalable Teams (FAST) under the Unrestricted GSA Alliant 2 GWAC.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded Sevatec a 48-month task order valued at $48M to support Flexible Agile Scalable Teams (FAST) under the Unrestricted GSA Alliant 2 GWAC.
  • Under this task order, Sevatec will serve TSA's Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service mission through Agile Design, Development, and Application Production requirements for a suite of mission-critical applications across the entire agency.
  • "It is truly an honor to be selected by TSA to support one of their most mission-critical portfolio of applications," says Sonny Kakar, Founder and CEO of Sevatec.
  • "For years we have shared lessons learned across national security focused agencies, including TSA, to help facilitate collaboration and share solutions that address common challenges.

Major U.S. Airlines Pledge to Refund Tickets for Passengers Who Are Denied Access if Federal Authorities Begin Checking Temperatures at Airports

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Temperature checks also will provide additional public confidence that is critical to relaunching air travel and our nation's economy.

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  • Temperature checks also will provide additional public confidence that is critical to relaunching air travel and our nation's economy.
  • Since the onset of COVID-19, U.S. airlines have been working to protect passengers and employees.
  • Airlines for America (A4A) members are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and UPS.
  • For more information about the airline industry, visit our website airlines.org and our blog, A Better Flight Plan, at airlines.org/blog.

FAA Extends Funding for NEXTOR III Aviation Operations Research Consortium

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

The FAA has announced a new contract for NEXTOR III , the eight-university Consortium in Aviation Operations Research that extends its mission for an additional seven years with an expenditure cap of $24 million.

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  • The FAA has announced a new contract for NEXTOR III , the eight-university Consortium in Aviation Operations Research that extends its mission for an additional seven years with an expenditure cap of $24 million.
  • This marks the second extension of the original National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR), which was established in 1996.
  • NEXTOR began as one of five Centers of Excellence created by the FAA to lead the aviation community in advancing new ideas and paradigms for aviation operations, educating and training aviation professionals, and promoting knowledge transfer among industry, government and academic leaders.
  • The FAA and airline industry improvements brought about by NEXTOR research ultimately benefit the traveling public.