Digital Government

GAO: FAA overlooking global air traffic risks

Worries persist about how well the FAA's new air traffic control system will work with other systems.

Cybersecurity

Senators want to shore up automotive cybersecurity

Lawmakers are looking to set federal standards governing both the security of cars with network-connected computers and the privacy of the drivers.

Digital Government

Can Uncle Sam promote self-driving vehicles?

Industry leaders are bullish on the future of robotic transportation, but when it comes to regulation, they seek "balance" from the feds.

People

IT a big reason Congress is pondering a private air traffic control system

While the safety record of the FAA-operated air traffic control system leads the world, stakeholders are concerned about the slow pace of technological upgrades.

Digital Government

FAA partners with 3 companies to test real-world UAS uses

Agency also unveils the B4UFLY app, which is designed to help novice users fly their drones safely and legally.

Modernization

GAO: Planes vulnerable to cyberattacks

A new report says that FAA has been taking steps to protect air traffic control systems from hacks, but "significant security-control weaknesses remain."

Cybersecurity

Agencies seek at least $75 million in digital service funding

Most CFO Act agencies have made budget requests to fund Digital Services teams.

Acquisition

FAA delays procurement to respond to hack

Unspecified cyberattack prompts agency to rethink its Security Operations Center requirements

People

Jones moves to DOT tech office

As chief program officer, Jimmy Jones had a hand in some of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board's major projects.

Digital Government

Truckers, GAO take exception to DoT mobile data app

Trucking industry groups and a Government Accountability Office analyst say the app's raw data can lead to inaccurate conclusions about carrier safety.

Digital Government

FAA unveils new drone-test policy

The interim policy is aimed at speeding up authorizations for commercial UAS operators.

Modernization

Private-sector drones test friendly foreign skies

Amazon says the FAA's approach to regulating unmanned aerial systems is outdated.

Modernization

Amazon latest FAA drone certificate holder

The 48th experimental airworthiness certificate was granted for a design presented to the FAA by Amazon Logistics.