U.S. FAA

By Graham Warwick
FAA's proposed supersonic rule could expand overland testing, benefiting Starfighters Space and future high-speed aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Bill Carey
Frequentis USA delivers 15,000 protocol converters to FAA, accelerating air traffic control modernization under the VoICE program and Bnatcs initiative.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services beginning in 2030.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Just one year after finalization, the FAA’s Mosaic rule is already changing how aircraft are developed, certified and brought to market.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Israeli startup AIR has begun flight testing the production version of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

Mark Huber
BCA offers some helpful advice for pilots flying to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has cleared Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all new 737 and 787 deliveries.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing again skips Farnborough flying to prioritize 737 MAX and 777-9 certification as both programs near completion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Boeing plans to streamline certification timelines for its next aircraft, building on lessons from the 777-9 program and enhanced FAA collaboration.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Guy Norris
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
FAA expands Swift 100R approvals to 1,200 engines and 1,600 airframes, advancing plans to replace leaded avgas with high-octane unleaded fuel.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Beta begins eIPP demonstrations, South Korea’s hybrid eVTOL plan, DJI first fixed-wing drone and Gulfstream explores SAF and contrails.
Emerging Technologies

By Bill Carey
U.S. lawmakers have expressed cybersecurity concerns as the competition heats up for the Trump administration’s overhaul of the air traffic control system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
The FAA has closed its mishap investigation into SpaceX’s last Starship-Super Heavy flight test, clearing the company for another attempt to demonstrate its next-generation reusable superheavy lift system as early as July 16.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
FAA’s proposed supersonic noise standard could unlock SSBJ market but questions remain about speed limits, economics and environmental impact.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
FAA guidance urges operators to ensure CVR data is preserved after incidents, with SMS changes addressing gaps in protocols for in-service fleets.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Manna launches drone delivery operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma, establishing a manufacturing base and expanding its U.S. network with autonomous systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
An in-depth look at a 1971 US federal law mandating that controllers retire at age 56.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Expansion of wireless services in the upper C-band spectrum will require more resilient radio altimeters.
Connectivity