FAA Grants Exemption for Jantz Custom Ag Services UAS Operations

The FAA has granted an exemption to Jantz Custom Ag Services LLC for specific Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. This exemption allows for commercial agricultural services using UAS weighing 55 pounds or more, operating up to three simultaneously by a single pilot without a visual observer, during night VLOS in visual meteorological conditions.

FAA Decision on Exemption No. 25501

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a decision regarding Exemption No. 25501. This notice provides the agency's determination on the exemption request.

FAA Exemption Petition for Agricultural UAS Operations

The FAA is reviewing a petition for exemption from G Brothers LLC to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations for commercial agricultural services. The petition requests allowances for UAS weighing 55 pounds or more, including operations without an FAA-issued airman medical certificate for daytime autonomous operations and increased speed limits.

FAA Exemption Decision for SkyWest Charter

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a decision document regarding exemption number 25500 for SkyWest Charter. This document, posted on March 19, 2026, details the FAA's decision on the exemption request.

Mammography System Maintenance Contract Awarded

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance of 3D mammography systems at LRI and LGH to Hologic LTD. The total contract value, including VAT, is £210,729.60, with durations of 2 and 6 years for the respective sites.

Department for Education - Qualitative Research on Kinship Care

The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of children in kinship care. The contract, valued at £49,805, was awarded to Coram and will run from March 13, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

Education Psychology Services Tender Awarded

The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Education Psychology Services in Kirklees. The contract, valued at £411,000 excluding VAT, was awarded via a direct award procedure to Kirklees Council.

Genomics England Awards Data Wrangler Contract

Genomics England Limited has awarded a contract for a Data Wrangler to support its Newborns program. The contract, valued at £67,410 excluding VAT, was awarded without prior publication as it falls outside the scope of regulations and was awarded under an existing framework below the threshold.

Sheffield Employment Support Contract Awarded to Roundabout Limited

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract valued at £54,000 to Roundabout Limited for targeted employment support services. The program aims to assist economically inactive residents in supported accommodation in Sheffield to find sustainable employment. The contract is part-funded by UK government initiatives.

Southwark HAF Programme Tender - £5.4 million

The London Borough of Southwark has issued a tender notice for its Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme for 2026-2028, with an estimated total value of £5.4 million. The notice outlines the scope of services required, eligibility criteria for participants, and submission deadlines for interested providers.