European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

By Ben Goldstein
EHang returned to the top slot in the April 2024 edition of the AAM Reality Index, with a score of 8.5/10.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Volocopter is still awaiting type certification of the VoloCity by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
French startup Aura Aero has invited suppliers to bid for the first large work packages for its planned ERA 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Several airlines have made changes to their routings or schedules following Iran’s attack on Israel over the April 13-14 weekend and related airspace closures.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Africa hasn’t met its Abuja Safety Targets, but real progress is being made.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The European Commission has adopted a package of legislation for drones and electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Test pilot Andy Strachan outlined progress made during remotely piloted flights of Lilium’s Phoenix demonstrator.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Demonstrators built under Clean Sky 2, the project’s predecessor, were exhibited at the annual forum as a source of motivation.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
H55 is developing battery packs for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The project is developing a digital twin of Aurora’s Skiron-X expeditionary uncrewed aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
High-speed testbeds make progress; validating a digital twin; non-CO2 emissions road map; power-beamed UAV; SAF via bacteria.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
While French innovators are making gradual progress in electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion, they are looking for critical funding.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
The new executive director of EASA plans to focus on digitalization and modernization once he assumes his post on April 1.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Kriya Shortt, Textron eAviation’s CEO, sat down with the AAM Report to discuss the company’s various programs and overarching vision for sustainable aviation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Dutch startup Electron Aerospace has unveiled an updated design for its Electron 5, a four-passenger, battery-electric aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Industry has welcomed the FAA’s revisions to the airworthiness criteria for Joby Aviation’s S4 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
FAA revises type certification basis for eVTOLs, beginning with Joby
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
Measuring the maturity of a technology before it actually enters the complex and thorny certification pipeline may be decisive for a swift implementation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Fuel systems for hydrogen; 3D printing on the Moon; LH2 tank breakthrough; the cost of avoiding contrails; and Velis Electro approved for training.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Once delivered, the risks of missteps or exposure to problematic conditions rises exponentially.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Chinese startup Autoflight’s CarryAll uncrewed electric eVTOL vehicle is expected to be type certified by Chinese regulators in the coming weeks.
Advanced Air Mobility