Airspace Link Receives FAA NTAP Approval as UTM Provider for BVLOS Strategic Deconfliction Services

FAA Near-Term Approval Process (NTAP) Positions Cities, Federal Installations, and Commercial Operators for Proposed Part 108 Implementation

DETROIT, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Airspace Link, a leading FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier of LAANC and B4UFLY services, today announced it has received formal approval of its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) services through the FAA Near-Term Approval Process (NTAP). The Letter of Acceptance (LOA), issued September 23, 2025, confirms that the FAA has evaluated Airspace Link's UTM strategic deconfliction service and found it effectively mitigates the safety risk of drone-to-drone collision.

This milestone positions Airspace Link's AirHub® Portal as the leading Drone Operations Management System (DOMS) for enterprise that unifies flight planning, fleet management, FAA B4UFLY safety checks, LAANC authorization, risk assessment, and BVLOS strategic deconfliction within a single platform—delivering the comprehensive digital infrastructure commercial operators, cities, and federal installations will need as the FAA's proposed Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rules are expected to take effect in 2026.

The approval comes at a critical moment for organizations preparing for the drone economy. Under executive orders mandating pathways to routine BVLOS operations and the comprehensive Part 108 regulations proposed on August 5, 2025, state and local governments, federal agencies, and commercial operators face an urgent need to establish drone operation frameworks and technology infrastructure. In most urban and suburban areas, BVLOS operations conducted under the proposed Part 108 rules will require operators to use an FAA-approved Automated Data Service Provider (ADSP) for strategic deconfliction.

"UTM is the digital infrastructure that will let drones scale safely and predictably in our communities," said Michael Healander, Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Link. "Completing NTAP approval is a major step forward for our customers and partners. This means that AirHub^® Portal can exchange drone operations flight intent across a collaborative digital network, so drone deliveries, inspections, and public safety missions can launch faster, avoid conflict, and earn public trust. We're ready for what's next under Part 108 and Part 146 and already delivering it today."

"AirHub^® Portal brings UTM seamlessly into your existing workflow," said Tyler Dicks, Head of Product at Airspace Link. "Operators can plan BVLOS missions, assess risk, coordinate with nearby flights, and monitor live activity, bringing together drone operations, weather, ADS-B data, drone detection, local constraints, and your own GIS information into a single pane of glass. With this U.S. Shared Airspace onboarding, coordination now extends across all participating operators, not just within a single platform, positioning you for Part 108 and Part 146 compliance from day one."

Strategic Positioning Under Proposed Part 108 Rules

The proposed Part 108 rules will introduce operational permits for smaller operators and operational certificates for larger-scale missions, with both pathways requiring integration with FAA-approved ADSP/UTM services for strategic deconfliction in most populated areas. Organizations that establish comprehensive drone frameworks early will be positioned to leverage federal funding opportunities and implement advanced emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and delivery services as the rules take effect in 2026.

Comprehensive Platform for the Drone Economy

Airspace Link's AirHub^® Portal manages over 100,000 monthly users across 6,000 unique businesses, municipalities, and federal agencies across multiple jurisdictions. AirHub^® Portal delivers strategic insight and situational awareness into all drone operations, whether coordinating multiple emergency response teams, monitoring delivery operations, or tracking airspace activity near sensitive facilities.

About Airspace Link

Founded in 2018, Airspace Link is a Detroit-based drone software company empowering governments, enterprises, and public safety agencies to plan, manage, and scale drone operations safely. As an FAA-approved B4UFLY, LAANC, US UTM provider, and Esri technology partner, Airspace Link's AirHub^® Portal serves as a Drone Operations Management System (DOMS) that unifies flight planning, risk assessment, UTM coordination, and real-time situational awareness. By connecting national airspace data with local GIS, policies, and real-time inputs, Airspace Link helps communities and operators integrate drones into everyday life with confidence. Learn more at airspacelink.com.

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