U.S. FAA

By Sean Broderick
Unable to evaluate risks quickly and effectively in Boeing’s vast operation, the FAA depends on Boeing-produced data points to determine the airframer’s health.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Chromalloy has been granted FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for a CFM56-5B/7B first-stage high-pressure turbine Stage 1 vane.
Supply Chain

By Ben Goldstein
The transaction saw Joby issue 40 million shares at $5.05/share, raising about $200 million.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
With the first eVTOL vehicles expected to enter service in the next couple of years, a key question remains about pilot training and certification.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Switzerland-based Daedalean is working with U.S. avionics manufacturer Avidyne to gain FAA supplemental type certification of the system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno, Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
Kelly Ortberg’s task of revitalizing the beleaguered company was never going to be easy. Striking workers just made it harder.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall, Joe Anselmo
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
The FAA on Oct. 22 announced the release of a regulation that creates the operating and pilot training basis for a new category of powered-lift aircraft.
NBAA

By Ben Goldstein
The FAA has issued its regulation on powered-lift operations and pilot certification, a milestone that paves the way for the onset of eVTOL services in the U.S.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
The draft rulemaking kicked off a firestorm among the eVTOL industry.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
The FAA beat the deadline of Dec. 31, 2024 set in the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill.
NBAA

By Bill Carey
Two congressmen, a Democrat and a Republican, agree the FAA reauthorization bill passed this year will survive the coming change in administrations.
NBAA

By Sean Broderick
The FAA will examine Boeing’s in-service safety assurance process, putting another key element of the company’s commercial aircraft operation under scrutiny.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
Landing of the Starship upper stage is targeted for early 2025.
Commercial Space

By Molly McMillin
Ahead of NBAA-BACE, Garmin has introduced the G3000 Prime, its third-generation flight deck and its most advanced to date.
NBAA

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has put the brakes on applying a recently issued regulatory interpretation on requirements for supervising certain maintenance actions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Aeros aims to comply with FAA Part 107 regulations for commercial small drone operations despite some limitations the rules impose on delivery in urban areas.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Honeywell said it has received design and production approval from the FAA for its Aspire 350 hybrid satellite communications terminal.
NBAA

By Christine Boynton
The FAA’s current oversight of Boeing production issues is not effective, according to auditors from the DOT's Office of Inspector General.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Launch activity on Florida’s Space Coast is on hold due to Hurricane Milton.
Operations & Safety

By Irene Klotz, Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno
Nelson talks with Aviation Week about the role private companies will play and his concerns about China’s ambitions on the Moon.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Civil aviation is in increasing danger as Israel trades missile fire with Iran and its proxies. IATA warns that protection must be guaranteed.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
A market research effort opened by the Army on Oct. 8 proposes a revamp of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) flight training program at Fort Novosel, Alabama.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The FAA alert follows the NTSB’s probe and criticism of the agency and OEM responses to 737 rudder issues as evidence points to supply chain quality problems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation