Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – U.S. DOT Renews Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Transportation is renewing the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) through June 2023.COMSTAC members lend their expertise to provide advice and recommendations to the Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a host of topics. From safety and technology to operations and the international competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space…

News and Updates – FAA, Department of the Air Force Sign Commercial Space Agreement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of the Air Force signed an agreement aimed at eliminating red tape while protecting public safety during commercial space activities at ranges operated by the U.S. Space Force.The agreement recognizes common safety standards for FAA-licensed launch and reentry activities that occur on, originate from, or return to…

News and Updates – FAA Releases Spaceport Camden Final Environmental Impact Statement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released theFinal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Spaceport Camden project in Camden County, Ga.The Camden County Board of Commissioners is seeking an FAA license authorizing Spaceport Camden to support up to 12 small-lift commercial space launches per year. The site would include a launch pad, a control center…

Testimony – Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation concerning Commercial Space Regulation

Chair Larsen, Chair DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves, Ranking Member Graves, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to meet with you today to discuss the topic of commercial space regulation. Commercial space activity is in the midst of a significant surge. The growth of the industry presents new challenges and opportunities as…