U.S. FAA

Congress and industry agree that ADS-B “In” is needed, but equipage requirements and operational scope remain open for discussion.

The U.S. public-private eVTOL aircraft Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) will be challenging but also provides a key opportunity for advancing electric aviation.

DOT and FAA have selected eight pilot projects across the country to test operations involving eVTOL and other AAM aircraft under the new public-private eIPP.

Spirit Airlines is urging the FAA to place the burden of pending flight cuts in Chicago on American Airlines and United Airlines.

The FAA and India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation have announced a new cooperation with OEMs to simplify procedures.

Sikorsky has launched production of the first batch of upgraded S-92A+ helicopters as it moves the twin-engine aircraft into a new production phase.

FAR 91.13 violations, often tied to "potential endangerment," range from pranks to reckless stunts, with penalties from suspensions to revocations.

The manufacturers are wrapping up a software update that is intended to reduce the risk of smoke in the cabin following engine failures.

Safe separation of UAM aircraft in automated airspace is to be evaluated by uncrewed airspace management providers ANRA Technologies and SkyGrid.

Your job is to find it before something bad happens.

With flight tests nearing completion, Leonardo is targeting year-end approval as it eyes strong demand from U.S. single-engine operators.

The Canadian regulator’s certification of Gulfstream’s G500, G600, G700 and G800 includes only five serial numbers.

Choosing the right aircraft registry requires early planning and consultation, often narrowing options to a single best choice.

Collins Aerospace has developed a common automation platform that would be a candidate for a new system the FAA envisions for its new air traffic control system

Airlines around the world are increasingly restricting external battery packs in the aircraft cabin, after thermal runaway incidents shot up 42% in 2025.

FAA orders urgent inspections of Boeing 757 scimitar winglets after reports of cracks, affecting 156 U.S.-registered aircraft. EASA adopted the directive.

The Pentagon used a counter-drone system to down what it called a “seemingly threatening” uncrewed air system, drawing concerns from lawmakers about potential risks to civil airspace.

A funding infusion is advancing the FAA’s tower data manager program.

Tariffs, shutdowns and airspace scares are keeping U.S. airlines on edge, but Delta and United still project strong earnings for 2026.

Joby Aviation said it made substantial certification progress in Q4, as it prepares to begin certification flight testing with its first conforming aircraft.

Nearly 18 months into his role as Boeing’s first chief of human factors, Nick Patrick is making progress on codifying the discipline companywide.

The FAA is slowly addressing gaps in its air carrier maintenance oversight process, but many shortcomings flagged by auditors are linked to staffing.

The U.S. air traffic management (ATM) system used to be heralded as the gold standard of commercial airspace operations.

Skyryse is pushing its SkyOS digital flight control system through the final phases of FAA supplemental type certification.

Initiatives are underway to develop flight rules for advanced air mobility that capitalize on the unique operating capabilities of new aircraft configurations.