Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA outlines modernization plans for air traffic control, safety and infrastructure, addressing eVTOLs, AI and leaded fuel elimination by 2030.

Skykraft appoints former FAA ATO chief Teri Bristol to its board as it advances satellite-based VHF communications for global air traffic management.

FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau is stepping down from his post after an eventful year and a half with the agency, initially as acting administrator.

The NTSB says inadequate airspeed management during severe icing conditions, among other factors, led to a fatal crash in the Bering Sea off of Alaska in 2025.

Thales wins multimillion-dollar contract to supply AI-powered air traffic management system for Singapore’s NexGen ATMS, doubling aircraft movement capacity.

Gulfstream deliveries rise in Q2 with 41 jets shipped, boosting revenue 15% as demand for large-cabin business jets surges.

Some 15% of the landing HondaJet fleet rolled off the runway unintentionally.

Whisper Aero unveils its Jetfoil concept, a quieter, more efficient propulsion system for regional air mobility and defense applications.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program, developing mid-range aircraft and infrastructure to complement existing partnerships with Wing and Flytrex.

Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled plans to produce a four-seat light aircraft using its novel embedded electric propulsion system.

AeroAngel opened a new Colorado headquarters while expanding fundraising and pursuing a dedicated medical transport aircraft.

Airbus’ Flexrotor begins Baltic surveillance, Bombardier’s Global 8000 sets a speed record and Garmin launches AXIS flight displays for certified aircraft.

New appointments at companies including FL Technics, Avia Solutions Group, AIRO Group, Cutter Aviation and West Star Aviation.

The FAA’s radio altimeter (RA) upgrade mandate sets Dec. 30, 2030, as the deadline for commercial aircraft and will give other affected operations, including Part 135, until Oct. 31, 2034.

Heart Aerospace receives FAA approval to begin flight tests of its X1 electric demonstrator, paving the way for hybrid-electric regional airliner development.

Skyla unveils full-scale V30 eVTOL mockup at Shanghai Expo, signs presale agreements and secures funding to advance development of its aircraft.

MagniX opens preorders for its MagniAIR electric propulsion system, targeting experimental aircraft and flight training with deliveries by 2027.

Textron’s Beechcraft Denali nears certification with advanced features like GE Catalyst engine and Garmin Autoland, aiming for service entry in 2027.

UK CAA advances hydrogen aviation through demonstration projects and targets initial commercial operations by 2035.

Frequentis USA delivers 15,000 protocol converters to FAA, accelerating air traffic control modernization under the VoICE program and Bnatcs initiative.

FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services beginning in 2030.

How seaplanes and volunteer pilots are helping wounded veterans and remote Papua New Guineans get the medical care they need.

Skyfly unveils its updated Axe eVTOL at Oshkosh, featuring improved propulsion, upgraded cockpit and plans for U.S. entry under FAA’s Mosaic rule.

Tecnam unveils Rivale, a single-engine aircraft aimed at private owners, with details on design and performance to be revealed gradually.

Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio, for its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft plant, planning $850M investment and 1,975 jobs with production by 2029.