U.S. FAA

By Sean Broderick
FAA Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford expressed staunch support for expanding ADS-B capabilities in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Green Taxi Solutions has partnered with StandardAero to certify its electric taxiing system, initially on the Embraer E175 with funding support from the FAA.
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton
While preparing to launch its next-generation GTF Advantage, Pratt & Whitney is offering a durability-boosting retrofit for the existing base engine variant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Blue Origin is aiming to launch its second New Glenn rocket no earlier than Aug. 15.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The NTSB is setting aside three full days for an investigative hearing into the Jan. 29 mid-air collision of a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near DCA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Archer Aviation appears to be slipping behind its major rival, Joby Aviation, while Beta Technologies plots its own course.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
An integration pilot program to be set up by the FAA under the direction of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump is expected to begin in 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

Zaynab Zlitni
Stuart Simpson is CEO of Vertical Aerospace. He recently sat down with Aviation Week to discuss the company’s planned hybrid aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
The FAA has green-lighted design, engineering and construction firm Clayco to operate drones beyond visual line of sight at its many U.S. construction sites.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
In the U.S., politically there’s never been a better time since the 1960s to develop a civil supersonic aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders directing FAA to take immediate action to expand drone operations and strengthen counter-drone capabilities.
Aerospace

By Jeremy Kariuki, Bill Carey
Editors speak with NBAA's Doug Carr on how FAA is changing how access to personally identifiable information for aircraft owners and operators is moderated.
BCA Podcast

By Sean Broderick
An onboard fire provides Southwest Airlines with an opportunity to evaluate a carry-on policy change prompted by its safety management system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Position, navigation and timing services developers are reporting progress on testing GPS alternatives.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is formally seeking an “integrator” to spearhead proposed air traffic control system upgrades, with a target delivery deadline of Jan. 1, 2029.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin, Lee Ann Shay
Dawit Lemma, the new chair of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), shares wide-ranging thoughts on Africa's role in global business aviation.
Business Aviation

By Karen Walker
In a rare bit of good news this year for Newark Liberty International Airport, an important runway reopened June 2, two weeks ahead of schedule.
Airports & Networks

By Irene Klotz
For the third time, the FAA will require SpaceX to complete a mishap investigation prior to resuming launches of its Starship-Super Heavy system.
Operations & Safety

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi, Graham Warwick
Manufacturers, maintenance providers and Part 147 schools are setting plans for supporting electric aircraft, engines and ground support equipment.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing is approaching a monthly production rate of 38 737s per month and remains on pace to reach the 50s in the second half of 2026, CEO Kelly Ortberg said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo
Speaking with Aviation Week in his first extended interview as CEO, Ortberg said that one of Boeing's priorities is improving collaboration with the FAA.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Part 147 schools say a designated mechanic examiner shortage and PSI’s “monopoly” on written testing are causing challenges.
Workforce & Training

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick, Joe Anselmo
Speaking with Aviation Week, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg says Boeing’s immediate priority is completing certification of the 737-7/10 and the 777-9.
Aircraft & Propulsion