Analysis of past type certification efforts shows that current timelines for eVTOL startups are far too optimistic.

DOT outlines measures aimed at reducing injuries, improving dignity and mobility, and restoring confidence in flying for many individuals with disabilities.

"We are going to hold them accountable every step of the way, with mutually understood milestones and expectations,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said.

The two ULCCs are offering a spate of arguments in favor of their proposed relationship.

Eric Allison, Joby’s head of product, described FBOs as a key part of the “first leg of the AAM infrastructure stool.”

The collaboration shows the promise of broadening traffic surveillance capabilities to aircraft.

A traffic collision avoidance system alert was triggered Feb. 24 by lack of separation between an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 787.

The airlines say a U.S. District Court ruling blocking their proposed merger ignores the vast majority in favor of a few.