AI & AutonomyMerlin's New Chief Policy Officer Shares Thoughts on the Future of Autonomous Flight As the aviation industry continues to evolve, the rules governing flight operations must adapt to accommodate the emergence of cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models. In an interview with Merlin's new Chief…
Business & GAGulfstream Adjusting to New Software Validation Certification Process on G700 General Dynamics Chairman and CEO Phebe Novakovic told investors and analysts during an earnings call last week that the company's efforts to obtain type certification on the Gulfstream G700 in preparation could…
Air TaxiJoby Aviation eVTOL Ready for FAA Aircraft Conformity Inspection Joby Aviation is on track to begin its first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft conformity inspection, the latest in a series of flight testing and program advancements shared by the company during…
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ConnectivitySmartSky Moves Closer to Launch of New IFC Network with FCC Certification SmartSky Networks has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification on the ground-based remote radiohead for its next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) air-to-ground network. FCC certification is the latest milestone achieved for SmartSky on…
CommercialFAA Asks for Budget Increase for Unmanned Traffic, Sustainability and Safety Oversight The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting a budget increase for fiscal year (FY) 2022 as it seeks to update its air traffic control system, make investments in safety and next-generation systems,…
Air TaxiPAL-V Flying Car Receives Certification Basis from EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has given full certification basis to its first flying car, PAL-V’s Liberty, the company announced on Feb. 23. This marks a major step in flying…
CommercialCurtiss-Wright, Honeywell Achieve EASA Certification on Connected Cockpit Voice Recorder Curtiss-Wright Corp. and Honeywell Aerospace received a technical standard order (TSO) certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for their jointly developed cockpit voice recorder (CVR), the Honeywell Connected Recorder-25…
CommercialGE Aviation Achieves FAA Certification on GE9X Engine The GE9X engine, which will power the Boeing 777X, has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). GE Aviation has delivered eight GE9X engines and two spares to Seattle for testing…
Air TaxiAir Force May Spend 'Hundreds of Millions' on Electric Air Taxis By 2025 The Air Force may spend hundreds of millions on development and procurement of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft before 2025, according to officials behind Agility Prime. That project, which officially…