U.S. FAA

By Sean Broderick
Under the DOT budget request, FAA funding would total $21.8 billion, not counting another $5 billion in special bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) grants.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The FAA has released a revised certification basis for the Joby JAS4-1 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Norwegian air accident investigators probing the fatal crash of a Sikorsky S-92 say the aircraft landed on the water with “limited energy.”
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The issue caused “multiple” uncommanded spoiler activations during cruise that caused the affected aircraft to roll.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno, Sean Broderick, Steve Trimble
Can a second marriage born of a shotgun wedding be successful? Boeing and Spirit talk merger.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.
Emerging Technologies

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

By Irene Klotz
Pending clearance from the FAA, SpaceX said on March 6 that it could be ready for its third Starship/Super Heavy flight test from Boca Chica Beach, Texas, as early as March 14.
Commercial Space

By Bill Carey
The state of Colorado is pressing ahead with plans to operate a digital tower system at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Piper Aircraft has received FAA type certification of its Piper M700 Fury six-seat single-engine turboprop.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The first Bell 525 order was one of several placed by the offshore helicopter industry at this year’s Heli-Expo.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The FAA has granted a light-sport aircraft airworthiness exemption to Pipistrel’s two-seat, high-wing Velis Electro.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Pipistrel is part of Textron’s eAviation segment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The agency reviewed processes within Boeing and major supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
ARSA urges industry support to amend an FAA rule about documentation requirements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Particularly for the Project Sunrise London route, it will be key for Airbus not to incur any significant weight penalties because of the fuel tank redesign.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Bell has secured its first-ever order for its fly-by-wire 525 super-medium helicopter from a Norwegian energy company.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Sumwalt
Don’t get hung up on the term "system."
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jessie Naor
Supply and demand are leading to price gouging.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The FAA is facing “real challenges” related to its workforce, the head of GAMA says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
"We are going to hold them accountable every step of the way, with mutually understood milestones and expectations,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The collaboration shows the promise of broadening traffic surveillance capabilities to aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Enstrom is looking to reestablish its presence in the U.S. helicopter market, but is being challenged by certification and supply chain challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Davinci Jets Services has completed the first installation of a SmartSky Lite inflight connectivity system on a Beechcraft King Air 350.
Interiors & Connectivity