FAA

JetBlue flew the first flight under the new regulations (Photo: JetBlue)

Aircraft

FAA relaxes rules on in-flight use of electronic devices

On Thursday, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eased regulations against airline passengers using their Personal Electronic Devices (PED) during the flight.

Artist's concept of the World View balloon capsule in flight (Photo: World View Enterprises)

Space Systems

World View Enterprises near-space balloon flights to begin in 2016

World View Enterprises is making a foray into the fledgling space (or near-space) tourism sector that will see passengers take a balloon ride to an altitude of 30 km (18.6 mi) from where they will be treated to a spectacular view of the Earth.

A ScanEagle in service with the US Army (Image: Boeing)

Drones

FAA clears drones for civilian use

UAV may soon become more visible in US skies with the FAA announcing that is has issued operating permits for a pair of civilian unmanned aircraft to a company based in Alaska.