AURA CEO Bill Tolpegin Statement RE: FAA Administrator Nomination for Michael Whitaker
“AURA is pleased President Biden has nominated Michael Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. At a time when aviation technology is rapidly evolving to advance modern concepts of air mobility, air cargo, and autonomous flight, Whitaker’s extensive background in the regulatory and technical aspects of aviation should serve the American people well. We look forward to the Senate considering his nomination expeditiously.”
-Bill Tolpegin, CEO, AURA Network Systems
About AURA Network Systems
AURA is on a mission to deliver an FAA-compliant nationwide network utilizing unique, licensed aviation spectrum to accelerate advanced levels of autonomy in the National Airspace System. As a Command-and-Control Communication Service Provider (C2CSP), its vision is to empower the aerospace industry’s pioneering technology solutions that improve accessibility and safety, drive economic expansion, and further environmental sustainability – while transforming the concept of aviation for crewed and remotely piloted aircraft. AURA’s frequencies in the 450 MHz band have extraordinary propagation characteristics ideal for secure and reliable communications. The company’s technology increases the commercial viability of autonomous operations. See auranetworksystems.com for more information.
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