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The FAA is set to authorize as many as eight industry-financed projects to examine various options for airborne drone identification, according to a notice published in December in the Federal Register. A report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that the goal of the program is to "verify technologies and provide real-world data to hasten broader regulatory steps aimed at significantly expanding commercial uses of unmanned aircraft." The inability of authorities to identify and track drones has been
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The FAA has posted a notice in the Federal Register soliciting qualified candidates to serve on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The committee provides an open venue for the FAA and stakeholders to identify and recommend consensus-based resolutions for issues related to integration of UAS into the NAS (National Airspace System). The notice explains the responsibilities associated with DAC membership and the desired qualifications for participants. It also details the materials candidates must subm
"Since I began training cabin crewmembers, there has been an ongoing request from clients for accreditation. This new program meets the need for an objective and industry-respected certification that recognizes the trained and experienced cabin crew member." Source: Louisa Fisher, program manager of cabin safety with FlightSafety International.