U.S. FAA

FAA Closes Probe Into Blue Origin Suborbital Accident

By Irene Klotz Sep 28, 2023

The FAA also called for organizational changes following the Sept. 12, 2022, uncrewed New Shepard-23 mission.

Commercial Space

Flight Tracking: How Private Is Private Jet Data?

By Jeremy Kariuki Sep 28, 2023

Flight tracking is a popular hobby among many aviation enthusiasts, but is a concern for pilots, owners, operators and passengers across the U.S.

Interiors & Connectivity

Boeing Adds Regional Data To Annual Jet Accident Summary

By Sean Broderick Sep 28, 2023

The previous 53 editions broke aggregate data into U.S. and Canada, and the rest of the world; the 54th edition subdivides data into seven regions.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

Viva Aerobus Plots U.S. Growth Following Safety Upgrade

By David Casey Sep 28, 2023

Six new U.S. routes are being launched by Viva Aerobus after the restoration of Mexico’s Category 1 safety rating.

Airports & Networks

Fake Parts Scandal Spotlights Paperwork’s Limits

By Sean Broderick Sep 28, 2023

Forged documents and regulatory emphasis of paperwork’s importance combine to spark fake parts sales scheme.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

U.S. Senate ‘Examining’ FAA Nominee Whitaker’s Qualifications

By Sean Broderick Sep 27, 2023

Senate Republicans are continuing to evaluate Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee for administrator of the FAA.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

U.S. Senate ‘Examining’ FAA Nominee Whitaker’s Qualifications

By Christine Boynton Sep 27, 2023

Senate Republicans are continuing to evaluate Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee for administrator of the FAA.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA To Fund $200 Million In Airfield Lighting Projects At U.S. Airports

By Aaron Karp Sep 27, 2023

The FAA airport safety funds come a month after the agency allocated $121 million to U.S. airports for runway and taxiway projects.

Airports & Networks

Daily Memo: October Setting Up To Be A Scary Month For Aerospace

By Michael Bruno Sep 26, 2023

October is looking ominous for aerospace and defense, and the boogeyman is Washington, D.C.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA Provides $300M For Sustainability-Related Projects

By Graham Warwick Sep 26, 2023

The FAA has announced almost $300 million in funding for projects to develop SAF supply chains and technologies to reduce aviation emissions.

Emerging Technologies

Joby Advances eVTOL Manufacturing And Delivery Plans

By Graham Warwick Sep 26, 2023

The company selects Dayton, Ohio, for its manufacturing plant and delivers its first eVTOL to the U.S. Air Force.

Advanced Air Mobility

Joby Advances eVTOL Manufacturing And Delivery Plans

By Garrett Reim Sep 26, 2023

The company selects Dayton, Ohio, for its manufacturing plant and delivers its first eVTOL to the U.S. Air Force.

Advanced Air Mobility

Joby Delivers First EVTOL To Edwards AFB

By Garrett Reim Sep 25, 2023

Joby Aviation delivered its first S4 electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to the U.S. Air Force at Edwards AFB, California, on Sept. 25.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Pittsburgh Airport Gets $6.4 Million From FAA For Taxiway Work

By Aaron Karp Sep 25, 2023

The Airport Improvement Program grants for Pittsburgh International Airport and Lehigh Valley International Airport in Pennsylvania will fund safety work.

Airports & Networks

Boeing Granted Exemption On 737-7 Yaw Damper Software

By Sean Broderick Sep 22, 2023

Boeing has been given 42 months to bring new 737 MAX yaw damper system software into compliance with current rules.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA Notice Adds Details To AOG Technics Parts-Sale Scheme

By Sean Broderick Sep 21, 2023

The notice identifies the bushings as the first CF6 parts found with paperwork forged by AOG Technics.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Analysis: Warnings To Fix The US Air Transport System Get More Urgent

By Karen Walker Sep 21, 2023

A call to action.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA Targets New Hourly Scheduling Limits For Newark

By Christine Boynton Sep 20, 2023

The FAA is adjusting targeted hourly scheduling limits at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to better align with the airport’s capacity.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

Eve Shifts Strategy On eVTOL Certification

By Graham Warwick Sep 19, 2023

The Embraer spinoff originally planned to pursue simultaneous triple certification of its eVTOL in Brazil, Europe and the U.S.

Advanced Air Mobility

FAA Finalizes Boeing 737NG Nacelle Retrofit Schedule

By Sean Broderick Sep 19, 2023

Under Boeing’s plan, it will finalize service bulletins detailing the modification work by the end of 2024.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA Authorizes BVLOS Flights For Zipline Cargo Drones

By Garrett Reim Sep 19, 2023

The FAA has authorized Zipline International to perform beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights of its cargo drones.

Advanced Air Mobility

FAA Extends Slot Relief At New York Airports, Washington National Through Late October 2024

By Aaron Karp Sep 19, 2023

In an FAA notice on the slot waiver extension, the agency cited the impact of COVID on air traffic control staffing at New York Terminal Radar Approach Control.

Airports & Networks

EVTOL Industry Makes Case For Performance-Based Energy Reserves

By Graham Warwick Sep 18, 2023

The industry’s concept for managing the range and endurance of battery-electric aircraft is outlined in a report.

Advanced Air Mobility

Pentagon Qualifies PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam

By Bill Carey Sep 18, 2023

The U.S. Defense Department has added a fluorine-free firefighting foam to its Qualified Products List .

Supply Chain

FAA Reveals Wing’s Plans To Expand Drone Deliveries In DFW

By Graham Warwick Sep 15, 2023

The plans would expand Wing’s operating bases, or “nests,” from three to as many as 25 across the metroplex.

Advanced Air Mobility