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Flights to and from the Eastern Caribbean are being restored after U.S. aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions imposed following U.S. military action in Venezuela.

A new ban on foreign UAS, parts or systems in the U.S. will have far-reaching effects for UAS users but may not lead to a renaissance of American providers.

FlyHouse has completed its acquisition of Sun Air Jets, bringing with it the aircraft manager and charter operator’s assets, operations and personnel.

The UAS industry’s reaction to the FAA’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) notice of proposed rulemaking has been loud, swift, and at times divided.

Lift Aircraft has launched development of an FAA type-certified version of its Hexa single-seat multicopter eVTOL.

A Super King Air 200 became the first aircraft to deploy the Garmin Autoland system in an emergency, which engaged and landed the aircraft on Dec. 20.

FedEx anticipates its grounded MD-11Fs will return to service this spring, while projecting continued financial impacts during the peak winter season.

Skyryse has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter equipped with its SkyOS automated flight control system.

The U.S. Senate passed the ROTOR Act that would mandate ADS-B In and require ADS-B Out usage for all but the most national security-critical flying in congested airspace.

The FAA expects to commit half of the $12.5 billion Congress gave it for air traffic control modernization by the end of the year, Bedford tells senators.

Joby Aviation plans to double its U.S. manufacturing capacity to support production of up to four aircraft per month by 2027.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Dec. 16 defended the expedited selection of Peraton to lead an overhaul of the U.S. ATC system.

Can the FAA approve new products more quickly without compromising safety? The agency’s leader thinks it can—and he sounds committed to the cause.

China issued draft guidance on type certification of powered-lift aircraft for public comment in a move intended to streamline airworthiness approval of eVTOLs.

CycloTech has received a grant to support development and testing of the BlackBird cycloidal-rotor eVTOL flight demonstrator.

The FAA has codified its plan for overseeing Boeing's required rollout of safety improvements being introduced on the 737-10.

Though supply chain troubles continue to slow down moves to higher production levels, both large aircraft manufacturers are displaying more optimism.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is strongly opposing Sec. 373, “Manned Rotary Aircraft Safety,” in the House-passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Reliable Robotics has secured a new NASA contract to flight test its automated Cessna 208B Caravan in and around U.S. airports.

Financial outlook tracking with improved production, delivery performance, prompting talk of hitting lofty cash-flow targets.

A house aviation subcommittee meeting turned unexpectedly combative as Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark clashed with lawmakers over electric aircraft.

Industry stakeholders and policymakers must collaborate to mitigate uncertainty in four key areas that threaten aerospace supply chain stability.

Peraton has been chosen as the sole integrator in the ambitious U.S. DOT plan to upgrade the country’s air traffic control infrastructure by 2029.

Beta Technologies used its first earnings call to send a clear message that it is shifting from R&D and prototyping to manufacturing conforming test articles.

We need clarity about the regulations and access to loan funds for students, to ensure the pipeline of up-and-coming pilots is not slowed.