The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) strongly supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) advancement of the Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and Section 2209 rulemakings to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where the draft rules will re-enter the critical interagency review process.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the Federal Aviation Association and the Department of Transportation for unveiling their plan for a modernized air traffic control system today.

AUVSI congratulates Bryan Bedford on his nomination as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With over 30 years of aviation leadership, including his tenure as CEO of Republic Airways since 1999, Mr. Bedford brings deep operational and regulatory expertise to the role. His experience in aviation safety, finance, management, and training equips him to address both the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.  Working alongside Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, Mr. Bedford will help lead a strong, forward-thinking FAA team committed to modernizing regulations, enhancing safety, and reinforcing U.S. leadership in global aviation. 

Testimony of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Submitted for the Record to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing March 4, 2025 Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Cohen, and Members of the Subcommittee: