U.S. FAA

By Kent Jackson
The FAA shifted a Compliance Philosophy in 2015 that was more solutions oriented. Is the Trump administration going to reverse it to a more punitive one?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
An 18-month investigation lays out what caused the January 2024 Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 door-plug blowout—and what the manufacturer and FAA need to do.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about GE engine mounts, the crisis in air traffic control and cyberwarfare. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Paris.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Garrett Reim
On June 18, the FAA issued an expanded part 450 reentry license to Varda Space for its Winnebago–or W-Series–capsules.
Space Exploration

By Sean Broderick
The board’s report includes 19 new safety recommendations: nine are for Boeing, 10 are for the FAA, and include a complete redesign of the door plug.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Zaynab Zlitni
Electric seaglider startup Regent has announced the successful completion of its first crewed hydrofoil trial in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay.
Advanced Air Mobility

Zaynab Zlitni
The White House issued an executive order on June 6 directing the FAA to establish an eVTOL integration pilot program.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Varda Space plans to bring development of the spacecraft bus portion of its reentry system in-house.
Commercial Space

By Guy Norris
The blended wing body demonstrator from JetZero is intended to provide the basis for development of a new military tanker-transport and a midmarket airliner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The NTSB is urging the FAA to ensure flight crews are aware of risks posed by a CFM International Leap-1B safety device that can cause smoke in the cockpit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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