The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded air carrier and operator certification to an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) delivery company, UPS Flight Forward. Through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), the FAA has now approved a Part 135 operating certificate for UPS Flight Forward. This allows the company to perform revenue-generating package delivery activities within federal regulations. UPS Flight Forward may now operate multiple drones under one certificate. Under Part 135, the company can deliver vital healthcare supplies including by flying beyond visual line of sight. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said: “This is a big

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