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FAA
Change is in the air traffic control tower
May 15, 2015
The air traffic control system is still using radar, not GPS.
Betting big on the future of drones
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 9, 2015
CyPhy Works CEO Helen Greiner has big plans for flying robots.
Proposed drone rules allow limited access for some businesses
by
Nova Safo
Feb 16, 2015
The FAA recommends restrictions aimed at safety for people who aren't flying drones
Pilot shortage grounds flights at regional airports
by
Miles Bryan
Dec 19, 2014
New federal standard to earn commercial pilot's license closes off pipeline of new pilots.
FAA approves drones in Hollywood
by
Queena Kim
Sep 25, 2014
As of Thursday, several production companies can use camera-equipped drones.
Hands off that iPad, flyers. For just a bit longer.
Nov 1, 2013
The FAA needs to give airline-by-airline approval before you can play "Angry Birds" during takeoff.
FAA eases its rules on using electronic devices on planes
by
Molly Wood
Sep 25, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration is relaxing the rules on electronic device use during takeoff and landing.
For public good, not for profit.
Ready for takeoff? FAA considers changing rules on ebooks
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 24, 2013
An FAA advisory committee is considering allowing passengers to use their phone or laptop during take-off and landing, as long as it's on airplane mode.
Flying high with gadgets, coming soon?
Jun 21, 2013
The FAA is looking into allowing electronic devices to stay on during entire flights.
Travelers may run into delays due to FAA furloughs
by
Molly Wood
Apr 22, 2013
Some groups have filed suit to stop the furloughs of air traffic controllers. The FAA must cut hundreds of millions under federal budget sequestration.