U.S. FAA

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

By Graham Warwick
Alef Aeronautics is to begin testing the integration of its roadable vertical-takeoff aircraft at two small public-use airports in California.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
The 737 MAX saga put an end to a steadily evolving certification progress that Boeing helped supercharge.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Boeing is moving to the next stage of the twinjet’s certification program following FAA clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization phase 2D tests.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The FAA has certified Garmin’s Autoland and Autothrottle emergency landing system on select Beechcraft King Air 350 twin turboprops, Garmin said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Europe’s aviation regulator has released proposed noise certification rules for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Reliable Robotics has agreed to sell its Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) to the U.S. Air Force to be integrated and tested beginning mid-2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
Two geared turbofan upgrade packages and new takeoff ratings lead Pratt & Whitney’s road map for improved Airbus A320neo performance.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By William Garvey
Colorado's Boulder Municipal Airport has been saved from closure but the GA facility still feels under threat.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Sean Broderick
Boeing is overhauling many of the foundational documents that factory floor workers and management alike rely on every day.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Ben Goldstein
Swiss electric propulsion startup H55 has concluded a monthslong tour across eight U.S. states with its Bristell B23 Energic electric two-seat trainer.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
FAA’s review of a PW4000 failure scenario linked to a 2021 incident reaffirmed its earlier conclusion that the risks fall short of requiring a mandatory fix.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking public comments on proposed guidance that would define sample sizes for PMA applicants seeking certification for engine and APU parts.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
A leading advocacy organization for uncrewed aircraft has welcomed the FAA’s proposed rules for flying beyond visual line of sight, but highlighted concerns.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
An executive order issued by President Trump seeks to streamline the regulation of U. S. commercial space operations.
Commercial Space

By Bill Carey
Fort Worth-based Trimec won STC approval for the antenna installation on a Gulfstream G200 super-midsize business jet, Gogo said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Additive manufacturing specialists are boosting parts portfolios, services and standardization to improve aerospace offerings.
Marketplace

By Sean Broderick
The 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act mandated significant changes to how the FAA approves new products and conducts safety oversight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Archer says it has three Midnight eVTOL air taxis in final assembly at its plant in San Jose, California, with three more on the way.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Beta Technologies has delivered its first electric conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to Bristow Norway for use in a series of test trials.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. FAA is looking to extend an order limiting flights at Newark Liberty International Airport for another year and is seeking feedback.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki, Ben Goldstein, Molly McMillin
Editors discuss the FAA's finalization of MOSAIC—the game-changing rule set to bring larger flexibility to light sport aircraft, flight training and more.
BCA Podcast

By Sean Broderick
Insufficient, inconsistent and nonexistent procedures contributed to January’s midair collision near Washington National Airport more than any single mistake.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Graham Warwick
Beta Technologies' engine-first strategy is beginning to pay off.
Advanced Air Mobility