FAA Introduces High-Speed, High-Altitude Flight Routes to Alleviate East Coast Congestion
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently introduced 169 new flight routes in an effort to reduce congestion in the… Read More »
Dassault Requests Deviation from EASA for Falcon 6X Certification
Dassault is in the process of certifying its latest private jet, the Falcon 6X. However, the company has encountered a… Read More »
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Government’s $1 Million Aircraft Paint Job: A Look at the Controversy
In a recent revelation following a freedom of information request made by the Taxpayers’ Alliance, it was unveiled that Former… Read More »
Former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker to Lead the Agency
President Biden is expected to nominate Mike Whitaker, a private pilot and the chief operating officer of Hyundai’s eVTOL company… Read More »
IATA Expects Hong Kong Air Traffic To Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels by 2024
Newly revised projections show that airline passenger traffic for Hong Kong should recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of… Read More »
US State Department Warns Against Travel to China for Risk of Wrongful Detention
As alluring as it might be, the State Department is advising Americans to reconsider any trip to China. Apparently, there… Read More »
FAA Completes Multi-Regional Demonstration of Trajectory-Based Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully completed a six-day multi-regional demonstration of trajectory-based operations (TBO), a global air traffic… Read More »
FAA Grants Approval to First Flying Car
“Meet George Jetson.” The future is here. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the world’s first flying car, and… Read More »
Silicon Valley Flying Car Startup Initiates FAA Type Certification Process
A startup in Silicon Valley, California, that is developing the world’s first flying car is making huge strides in the… Read More »
Airlines and FAA Engage in Blame Game Amidst Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it’s the weather. And they’re not wrong. The airlines say it’s because the FAA… Read More »
US State Department Approves $5.62 Billion Deal for Sale of 24 F-35 Fighter Jets
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 24 Lockheed Martin F-35 conventional take-off and landing fighter jets…. Read More »
Northern Pacific, America’s Newest Airline, Gears Up for Launch
Northern Pacific Airways, America’s newest carrier, is set to embark on its inaugural commercial flight on July 14, 2023, offering… Read More »
More Than $1 Billion Lost by Mexico Airlines Amid FAA Safety Downgrade
The decision by FAA authorities to downgrade Mexico’s air safety rating has cost Mexican national airlines more than a billion… Read More »
Alef Aeronautics’ $300,000 flying car given certification to launch by FAA
Alef Aeronautics’ revolutionary flying car has just obtained the coveted Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This… Read More »
Joby Aviation’s First eVTOL Aircraft Receives FAA Approval for Test Flights
On June 28, 2023, Joby Aviation, a leading eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft manufacturer, announced a significant milestone… Read More »
United Airlines CEO Holds FAA Accountable for Recent Flight Disruptions
The CEO of United Airlines is blaming the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a series of travel disruptions this past… Read More »
Severe Weather and FAA Shortfalls Cause Rocky Start to Summer Air Travel
Severe storms and staffing issues have led to a turbulent beginning for summer air travel, resulting in flight disruptions and… Read More »
Lilium Jet first eVTOL to receive certification basis from FAA and EASA
German eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer Lilium achieves significant milestones, receiving the FAA G-1 Certification Basis for its… Read More »
IATA to launch World Sustainability Symposium in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) this October in… Read More »
FAA Launches New Air Traffic Controller Training to Reduce Close Calls
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking proactive measures to address the issue of close calls in air traffic control…. Read More »
18 Expressions of Interest Received for Piaggio Aerospace Purchase
In Italy, the government-appointed extraordinary commissioners have disclosed that they have received 18 expressions of interest (EOIs) for the acquisition… Read More »
EASA Proposes Modernizing Aircraft Engine Certification Rules for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing aircraft engine certification rules by publishing… Read More »
IATA Launches Collaborative Program to Enhance Aviation Safety in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), a new initiative aimed at… Read More »
Airbus A321XLR, Powered by CFM International LEAP-1A, Awaits Certification by End of 2023
Airbus is eagerly anticipating the certification of its A321XLR aircraft, which is expected to be achieved by the end of… Read More »
Top eVTOL Innovators Leading the Race for Certification and Passenger Flights in 2023
In 2023, the competition among companies to achieve the first eVTOL certification and transport passengers has intensified. US-based commercial carriers… Read More »
Airline and Airport Associations at Odds Over Who Should Set Slot Regulations
Airline associations around the globe have called for world governments to safeguard the industry’s globally standardized airport slot regulations under… Read More »