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The Architects of Innovation

The FAA's Emerging Technologies Division serves as one of the agency's primary architects for normalizing advanced operations and new entrants. Learn about the division’s complex yet vital mission is to ensure innovation flourishes without compromising a century of American safety standards.

The Future of Aircraft Propulsion

Propulsion technology in GA has advanced less rapidly than in commercial aviation, but with new technologies on the horizon, general performance may be changing to our benefit. Learn how new and different form factors may now move from science fiction to science fact.

Breaking Barriers with BNATCS

Let’s look at some of the ways building a brand-new air traffic control system will help increase GA safety across the nation. The FAA’s deployment of a Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) is bringing modern tools and tech to air traffic controllers while strengthening the reliability and sustainability of U.S. aviation infrastructure.

Mastering MOSAIC

Long anticipated by the industry and the general aviation (GA) community, MOSAIC updates and expands regulations to address the evolving needs of aviation and airmen, spurring future growth and innovation. While the rule has positively impacted the industry, its wide-ranging changes have raised many questions about what airmen can and can’t do under the new rule.

Intelligent Technologies in Aviation

Access to useful machine intelligence tools has never been more widespread, and these tools are becoming increasingly useful by the day. They are being used more and more in place of search engines and for researching topics by some users. What does that mean in the aviation world?

Flight Path to a Just Culture

SMS implementation marks a deliberate move toward a proactive, data-driven approach to helicopter safety. It formalizes processes to ensure hazards are identified early and addressed systematically rather than reactively.

Aircraft Maintenance Under Remote Control

When it comes to safety and maintenance efficiency, one key aspect is the ability to accurately diagnose and address aircraft faults. Understanding new technologies in aircraft system diagnosis methods and airplane fault detection techniques is crucial for ensuring reliable and safe operations.

Know the Rules Before Operating Drones Over People

Remote pilots may not operate over people, for any duration, unless they have a category-compliant drone or a waiver. Learn how to avoid swift consequences from the FAA, alongside potential state and local law enforcement interventions.
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