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JOB ORDER CONTRACT – FAA EASTERN REGION – 2015

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September 02, 2015 03:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time. All major airports up and down the eastern United States and territories from Maine to the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the agency of the United States Department of Transportation responsible for the regulation and oversight of civil aviation within the U.S.,

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Send in the Drones

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According to the federal government, the purpose of these sites is to determine if remotely piloted (and, hopefully, unarmed) aircraft “can be safely integrated into manned airspace” by 2015. FAA has been mandated by Congress to integrate drones into what the acronym-addicted policy wonks call the NAS (National Air Space) by September 2015.

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Race to a Smart Future

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With an open platform, the city would create new uses for different modes of transportation, improve safety information and boost mobility options for underserved neighborhoods. Kansas City’s plans include connecting public transit to Wi-Fi, expanding a bike-sharing program and crafting autonomous vehicle regulations.

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Not Cleared for Takeoff

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According to the government, the purpose of these sites is to determine if remotely piloted unarmed aircraft “can be safely integrated into manned airspace” by 2015. Huerta cited safety concerns and privacy issues as the primary reasons the countdown to local drone launchings has been put on hold. test sites for UAVs.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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percent in 2012, the industry’s delicate balance between supply and demand will likely be disrupted due to new regulations. The Decatur airport provides another important transportation option; with runways of 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet wide the airport is capable of handling large freight carrying aircraft.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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States for Business: Utah claimed the top spot for 2015—again. Even Utah’s international airport is on top of its consistency game: last year Travel+Leisure ranked Salt Lake City International Airport the most punctual airport in America, the fifth such ranking for the airport since 2008. 1 in the Forbes survey.

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