Boeing’s HorizonX innovation unit is partnering and investing in Pittsburgh-based autonomous aircraft technology developer Near Earth Autonomy to pursue future products and applications for urban mobility (i.e., air taxis, flying cars), the two companies said Oct. 19.

EASA has advised aircraft manufacturers that use products or parts provided by Japanese company Kobe Steel to use alternative suppliers if possible.

The first Airbus A330neo test aircraft—powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines—completed a maiden flight from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Oct. 19 over southwestern France in 4 hours and 13 minutes. ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann was on site in Toulouse for exclusive news and photo coverage.

The first Airbus A330neo test aircraft—powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines—took off on its maiden flight from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Oct. 19 and flew over southwestern France.

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the airline will likely make a decision within the next 6-12 months on a “significant order” for either the Airbus A320neo or Boeing 737 MAX.