U.S. FAA

Ampaire has begun flight testing the second-generation version of its hybrid-electric Cessna Caravan as the company advances what it says is the FAA’s first hybrid aircraft engine certification program.

The NTSB says inadequate airspeed management during severe icing conditions, among other factors, led to a fatal crash in the Bering Sea off of Alaska in 2025.

FAA mandates expanded CFM56-7B fan blade inspections after recent updates, addressing safety concerns following past and recent engine failures.

Lessons learned from earlier missteps are paving the way for what aviation stakeholders hope will be a smoother ride as wireless offerings expand.

Some 15% of the landing HondaJet fleet rolled off the runway unintentionally.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program, developing mid-range aircraft and infrastructure to complement existing partnerships with Wing and Flytrex.

Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled plans to produce a four-seat light aircraft using its novel embedded electric propulsion system.

Pipistrel introduces the Voyager two-seat trainer built specifically for FAA's new Mosaic rules with advanced avionics and lower operating costs for flight schools.

The FAA’s radio altimeter (RA) upgrade mandate sets Dec. 30, 2030, as the deadline for commercial aircraft and will give other affected operations, including Part 135, until Oct. 31, 2034.

FAA's proposed supersonic rule could expand overland testing, benefiting Starfighters Space and future high-speed aircraft.

Frequentis USA delivers 15,000 protocol converters to FAA, accelerating air traffic control modernization under the VoICE program and Bnatcs initiative.

FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services beginning in 2030.

FAA and industry leaders face a tight timeline to transition U.S. general aviation to unleaded avgas by 2030 as supply chain and testing challenges loom.

Just one year after finalization, the FAA’s Mosaic rule is already changing how aircraft are developed, certified and brought to market.

The FAA has begun trials on the Bell 525 Relentless Advanced Systems Integration Lab (Rasil) as one of the final steps to secure the type certificate.

Israeli startup AIR has begun flight testing the production version of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft.

BCA offers some helpful advice for pilots flying to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

FAA and EASA have certificated a new high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit for CFM International’s LEAP-1B engine.

The FAA has cleared Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all new 737 and 787 deliveries.

CFM has earned FAA approval for its Leap-1B upgrade package, GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp has confirmed, clearing the way for installations of the new parts during shop visits and on new-production engines.

Boeing again skips Farnborough flying to prioritize 737 MAX and 777-9 certification as both programs near completion.

A coalition of aviation associations, labor groups and manufacturers has asked Congress to approve $20 billion in new funding to complete the Trump administration’s air traffic control system overhaul.

Boeing plans to streamline certification timelines for its next aircraft, building on lessons from the 777-9 program and enhanced FAA collaboration.

Boeing nears 777-9 certification with over 50% of flight tests complete, focusing on ETOPS, pilot training and finalizing production aircraft.

Boeing is on the cusp of gaining certification for the 737-7, the smallest member of the 737 MAX family, with approval for the stretched 737-10 expected to follow shortly after.