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EHang is laying the groundwork for the imminent commercial launch of its EH216-S unmanned multicopter.

An independent report flagged four general areas as places to target to make U.S. airspace safer and more efficient.

Major technical risks were retired by the performance of SpaceX’s Super Heavy rocket.

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker left little doubt that he expects something new out of the recently announced pilot mental health aviation rulemaking committee.

Boeing has been granted long-awaited type inspection authorization for the 737-10, marking a major milestone in the company's progress since the 737 MAX returned from a global grounding.

The FAA now plans to issue a draft rule codifying new requirements for manufacturers to disclose safety-critical information during certification in 2024.

The agency is looking at several options, including using new virtual towers that depict real-world airport environments, to help improve training quality.

The 50-year-old GPS program is increasingly vulnerable to a proliferation of tools used to jam and spoof the weak and unencrypted civilian signal.

Promising results from two FAA trials showcasing ADS-B In capabilities have convinced the agency to extend the work for another year.

The FAA plans to bolster controller candidate recruitment and fast-track deployment of new training aids.

The announcement was made on the sidelines of the APEC summit held Nov. 11-17 in San Francisco.

WAAS is undergoing a major upgrade and preparing to incorporate the Pentagon’s new L5 civil signal for aviation safety services.

Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.

Improving U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) safety and efficiency requires short- and long-term commitments in four broad areas.

Airbus’ HAPS spin-off Aalto is planning a global network of bases for stratospheric flights.

A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.

The Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO talks with Aviation Week about key issues facing the company.

The FAA is pointing to its runway safety “technology sprint” as a key near-term step to help reduce airport risks amid a sharp rise in incursions.

Industry has dealt with bogus parts issues for years. Could the latest case help jump-start long-discussed, digitially driven traceability?

It is no surprise that Starship development is moving faster than the regulatory process.

Closing gaps in the available staff versus system demand will take years due to several limiting factors.

Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility said it is on track to complete its first full-scale prototype by year’s end.

U.S. repair stations seeking to serve Chinese markets face bilateral challenges, but the country’s market growth may drive closer regulatory collaboration.

U.S. Air Force welcomes eCTOL; simulating hydrogen turnaround; China’s TCab flies eVTOL; and flying quantum sensor.

Volocopter has conducted crewed flight tests of its 2X electric- vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida.