U.S. FAA

By David Casey
A target of summer 2024 has been set for direct air service between the U.S. and Bahrain.
Airports & Networks

Andy Pasztor
The regulator’s slow response to Pratt & Whitney’s engine issues is concerning.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The FAA on Sept. 13 announced that drone operators now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft for the so-called Remote ID requirement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
Grant money from the agency’s Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle Pilot Program will be used to acquire the shuttle buses.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
Boeing-recommended 777 structural inspections backed by inaccurate maintenance instructions may force affected operators to act quickly to undo any damage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
U.S. airlines are having some success in finding pilots, Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu writes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX says it has completed 57 corrective actions required by the FAA prior to a second flight test of the Starship Super Heavy launch system.
Commercial Space

By Molly McMillin
Rolls-Royce has earned FAA type certification for its Pearl 700 engine designed for Gulfstream’s new G700 and G800 ultra-long-range business jets.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Sarah MacLeod
The global aftermarket could benefit from better understanding of designated engineering representative repairs and their role in FAA compliance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
EASA’s final rules for eVTOL operations differ in significant areas from the FAA proposals.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX has been ordered to implement 63 corrective actions to resume flight testing of its Starship Super Heavy launch system following a debut liftoff mishap.
Commercial Space

By Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick
EASA and the FAA are both without permanent leaders at a time when aircraft certification and other safety concerns are drawing new scrutiny.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
President Joe Biden on Sept. 7 nominated Michael Whitaker to lead the FAA, which has functioned for the past year and a half under acting administrators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The FAA has authorized UPS Flight Forward to operate drones beyond visual light of sight for small package delivery.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick, Thierry Dubois
At least 74 instances of falsified release certificates and related documents have been linked to parts sold by AOG Technics.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
EASA submitted its proposed rules, called Opinion 03/2023, to the European Commission (EC) on Aug. 31 for adoption.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
ExecuJet MRO Services, a division of Dassault Aviation, has been preparing for entry-into-service of Dassault’s new Falcon 6X long-range business jet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA wants an initial report within 24 months.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
After two years of flight tests, the Falcon 6X earned EASA and FAA certification on Aug. 22.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Maintenance info used by regulators to mandate 777 structural inspections includes errors that may create more risks for affected aircraft than it addresses.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
While the DA40 is a four-seater, the eDA40 is designed with two seats.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Startup begins converting 70-seat Dash 8 Q400 to test a 2-megawatt-class hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
“Regulatory revisions could have ripple effects throughout the entire Part 135 and general aviation ecosystem,” said Curt Castagna, president and CEO of NATA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki
LifeStyle Aviation is conducting a seven-city tour of Diamond Aircraft’s single-engine DA50 RG starting Aug. 26, following the aircraft’s recent certification.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The exact number and breakdown of affected engines in the global fleet has not been previously reported.
Aircraft & Propulsion