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UPS Flight Forward Attains FAA’s First Full Approval For Drone Airline

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded UPS Flight Forward a Part 135 Standard certification on Friday. This first ever revenue-generating service demonstrated the business case for drone delivery of medical products and specimens. “UPS Flight Forward is benefitting from our knowledge as one of the world’s leading airlines. On The Horizon for UPS Flight ForwardUPS Flight Forward is forging paths to create innovative new services for customers. These include:Expansion of the UPS Fl

By UPS| 2019-09-30T17:00:00+00:00 September 30th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Speeding Valentine’s Day with Aid of FAA’s NextGen Program

Just as Valentine’s Day brings people closer together, the NextGen Wake RECAT program is safely bringing aircraft closer together – saving time and fuel while lessening aviation’s carbon footprint. The visit preceded Valentine’s Day, which is the second busiest period of the year for FedEx, offering a unique view on the impact of the Wake RECAT program. At the busiest times of day FedEx has a flight arriving every minute and one flight departure every 42 seconds. Wake RECAT has succeeded in decreasing runway taxi times and safely increasing the number of take offs and landings at the airport. FedEx Speeding Valentine’s Day with Aid of FAA’s NextGen ProgramMEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2015— Yesterday FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) was pleased to host Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta and National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Paul Rinaldi in Memphis, TN.