U.S. FAA

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A Delaware-based designated mechanic examiner has launched a business that provides FAA testing resources to students and schools.
Workforce & Training

By Sean Broderick
Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding software monitors the aircraft’s path and performance while providing guidance in the flight deck.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Bell Textron has yet to conduct ground tests needed before the Bell 525 Relentless helicopter can begin FAA function and reliability testing, the company says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Merlin Labs appears on track to launch into certification flight testing early next year for a modified Cessna Caravan with autonomous flight capability.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Karen Walker
In an exclusive interview with ATW, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Stephanie Pope makes clear that new orders are not the manufacturer’s focus.
On Location

By Irene Klotz
An upper-stage engine failure led to the premature demise of SpaceX’s eighth Starship flight test, the FAA says after reviewing the company’s investigation.
Operations & Safety

By Aaron Karp
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau said the agency is focused on maintaining global aviation leadership and collaborating with international regulators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about orbital satellites' tracking limits, reforming air traffic control at the FAA, and arms control. Plus: Behind the Scenes at the IATA AGM in New Delhi.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

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

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce has received joint EASA and FAA certification for the first phase of a two-part durability enhancement package for the Trent 1000.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
As production-standard engines add hours, design changes gain pre-delivery experience.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to 100 more stores in five additional U.S. cities.
Advanced Air Mobility

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.
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