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May 05, 2021
The Canadian drone industry is thriving – and regulations are moving forward rapidly. Dawn Zoldi gets an inside view from Glenn Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace, on how those regulations are developing and what’s coming next.
Take Off in the Great White North!
By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor
Canadian drones are really taking off. Glenn Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace, a company leading the Canadian drone industry, provides insights into the country’s latest developments in the drone space.
Transport Canada (TC), the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA ) northern counterpart, published Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), the equivalent of the U.S. Part 107 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), in July of 2018. It provides the framework for drones under 25kg/55lbs operating within visual line-of-sight (VLOS). Unlike Part 107, Part IX does not distinguish between recreational and commercial operato
Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio
May 7, 2021 10:56 AM
The Christian County Public School System has been approved by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the U.S. Department of Labor as meeting the standards and requirements for a registered apprenticeship program.
According to a news release from CCPS Spokesperson John Rittenhouse, the standards are met under the standards and requirements for a registered apprenticeship program under the Code of Federal Regulations and Kentucky Revised Statutes. CCPS is one of eleven Kentucky school districts with an approved registered apprenticeship program and this allows the district to sponsor apprenticeship programs for junior and senior students.
What does this program do?
Assists energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275 percent of the national average or higher.)
Who may apply?
State and local governmental entities
Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal entities.
Non-profits, including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations
For-profit businesses
What is an eligible area?
Eligible areas must demonstrate annual average household energy cost exceeding 275 percent of the national average under benchmarks published in the 2021 High Energy Cost Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Eligible areas must be located in the United States, U.S. Territories, or areas eligible by law to participate in USDA Rural Utilities Service Programs.
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Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “
SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act” (sometimes referred to as the “
Consolidated First Draw PPP IFR” or the “
IFR”). That rule restates existing regulatory provisions into a single regulation on borrower eligibility, lender eligibility, and loan application or origination requirement issues for new First Draw PPP Loans, as well as general rules relating to First Draw PPP Loan increases and loan forgiveness.
5-May-2021 Source: Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, the world’s largest and longest-running helicopter tour company, is the recipient of two Diamond Awards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for excellence in maintenance and compliance.
Founded in 1991, the FAA Diamond Awards are considered the highest industry honors within the William O’Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards program. The first AMT Diamond Award of Excellence was for the 135 Air Carrier and Operation Certificate. Air carriers achieve this status by ensuring 100 percent of their certificated aviation technicians receive William (Bill) O’Brien Awards for various areas and disciplines. The second AMT Diamond Award of Excellence was given for Papillon’s FAA 145 Certified Repair Station, which is a maintenance facility that has an FAA certificate issued under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 145 and is engaged in the maintenanc