Japan Airlines is to participate in a project to explore business models for the implementation of advanced air mobility services in Tokyo.

Rolls-Royce remains confident that a steady uptick in flying hours across its civil-engine portfolio will translate into year-over-year growth in total shop visits, the company said. 

Embraer plans to decide the engine supplier for its proposed turboprop by year-end, the company said.

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Proposed new federal legislation would renew the legal authorities already granted to U.S. agencies to protect critical infrastructure and events against rogue drones and empower the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to “proactively” prevent drone incursions at airports.

Southwest says it does not expect any 737-7 deliveries until next year, raising questions about the model’s certification progress.

For now, urban air mobility is focused on small two-four-passenger air taxis. But a UK study suggests that larger, 30-50-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft could be competitive with existing modes of public transportation while reducing emissions and congestion.