Type:Notice
Citation:89 FR 106726
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice regarding a petition from Hermeus Corp. for exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. Hermeus Corp. seeks permission to use their unmanned aircraft, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mark 1, for flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The main goal is to gather data for developing a hypersonic-capable aircraft. The public can submit comments on this petition until January 21, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other listed methods.
Simple Explanation
The FAA is thinking about letting a company called Hermeus Corp. fly their special unmanned plane to test it at a base, and they want to hear what people think about it before making a decision.