FAA Levies More Than $300K in Fines Against Drone Pilots
Drone operators who violate federal drone regulations can face fines up to $75,000 per violation or have their license revoked or suspended.
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Air Force Tests Self-Flying Cessnas
Cessna aircraft equipped with Joby Aviation and Reliable Robotics’ autonomy systems fly more than 6,600 miles over the course of a five-day exercise.
SpaceX—Not Boeing—Will Return Starliner Astronauts After Monthslong Mission
NASA officials will enlist SpaceX’s Dragon to return the crew of Boeing’s Starliner, which suffered several issues on its way to the ISS.
Air Taxis, Electric Jets, and More in Store for NBAA-BACE
Advanced air mobility firms Joby Aviation, Lilium, and Electra, are among those to be featured at this year’s event in Las Vegas.
Lilium Begins Testing Electric Jet Power Systems
The manufacturer put the aircraft’s electrical power system, comprising 30 engines within flaps on the main wing and canard, through a series of simulations and tests.
Polaris Dawn Is SpaceX’s Most Experimental—and Risky—Human Spaceflight Yet
The four-person mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than Monday at 3:38 a.m. EDT.
Beta Walks First Customer Through Electric Aircraft Pilot Curriculum
The manufacturer will need to obtain the FAA’s sign-off before customers can begin training on its CX300.
DroneUp Downsizing Walmart Delivery Network in 3 States
The decision to cease operations in Arizona, Utah, and Florida comes as the partners hone in on Dallas-Fort Worth as a drone delivery hub.
A2Z Rolls Out Delivery ‘Drone-Network-as-a-Service’ Offering
The company introduces a suite of drone delivery docks that enable autonomous charging, pickup, and delivery.
German Climate Activists Glue Themselves to Tarmac, Halting Flights
Protestors manage to temporarily suspend flights at Cologne Bonn Airport and Nuremberg Airport before police intervene.
