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Unmanned Aircraft Systems
On June 6, President Donald J. Trump issued two executive orders addressing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The first, titled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” directs agencies to...more
A recent set of aviation related Executive Orders aim to promote the commercial development of unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) and supersonic flight in the United States by reducing regulatory burden and providing...more
President Trump recently signed two Executive Orders aimed at advancing the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and promoting U.S. drone manufacturing and export. The Orders underscore the Trump...more
On June 6, President Trump signed two executive orders (EOs) with the stated purpose of supporting the domestic drone industry, while also protecting against the threats posed by the misuse and malicious use of drones....more
Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more
Our expectations for a new regulatory policy from the Trump Administration are quickly taking shape. The White House wasted no time kicking off changes to our regulatory environment and compliance enforcement posture....more
On February 19, the White House unveiled an interim final rule (IFR) to rescind all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has promulgated since 1977....more
The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, is in the midst of a major judicial and regulatory shakeup. In the past three months, four major events have thrown the validity of NEPA regulations into doubt ...more
Date Issued: Jan. 21, 2025 This executive order suspends all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including those pertaining to recruitment and hiring, within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and...more
Terminates the use of diversity and inclusion practices in the Federal Aviation Administration’s hiring and recruitment processes. The Administration has issued a more comprehensive EO eliminating DEI programs, policies and...more
In a shot from beyond his presidency via Executive Order 13981 (signed on January 18, 2021, but published in the Federal Register after President Biden’s inauguration), Former President Trump wants government agencies and...more
In March of 2020, we blogged about a draft Executive Order (EO) on certain foreign made drones (with a focus on those made in China) that would have not only banned essentially all U.S. government procurement and operation of...more
Week in Review - On Monday evening, congressional negotiators announced a deal in principle on border security to avert a government shutdown at midnight tomorrow, provided it passes both chambers and the President agrees...more
On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more
Congress continues its heavy workload with the Thanksgiving recess roughly three weeks away. On October 26, the House passed the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget resolution by the slim margin of 216-212—opening the door for...more
The U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") announced this week that it is seeking public comment "on existing rules and other agency actions that are good candidates for repeal, replacement, suspension, or modification" as...more
This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update discusses DOT’s tentative award of Mexico City slots, DHS/TSA’s prohibitions on the in-cabin carriage of certain personal electronic devices on nonstop flights to...more
For eight years, the Obama administration was proactive in adopting and enforcing a large volume of new “passenger protections” regulations affecting many aspects of airline services, including fare disclosures, the display...more