Electrification and SustainabilityOPINION: The Aerospace and Defense Industry Sets Its Sights On Sustainability The world of technology is continuously advancing. Digital twins, 5G, and the metaverse are all prime examples of new innovations that have captivated organizations and leaders across industries. But while technology innovation…
CommercialWeather, Air Traffic Control Issues Cause Flight Disruptions in Florida and Colorado Commercial air travel has seen plenty of disruptions over the past few weeks. High passenger volumes and inclement weather have caused delays and cancellations across the country, and both of these factors…
RegulationFAA Publishes Proposed Airworthiness Criteria for Archer’s Midnight eVTOL The Airworthiness Criteria for the electric aircraft designed by Archer Aviation have been published by the Federal Aviation Administration. This is an important achievement for the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)…
RegulationSenators Push for FAA Evacuation Tests to More Closely Reflect Real-Life Conditions Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation last week that would place tighter regulations on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evacuation testing, ensuring the tests more accurately reflect real-life conditions.…
RegulationDebate About 737 MAX Retrofits Continues as Deadline Approaches There is perhaps no aircraft more scrutinized in modern aviation than the Boeing 737 MAX. The aircraft, which is the fourth generation of the 737 family, offers increased fuel efficiency and a…
ConnectivityAirlines in the EU Will Soon Provide 5G Connectivity to Passengers In late November, the European Commission ruled that airlines will be able to provide 5G connectivity on planes. The Commission’s ruling has reserved specific frequencies to enable in-flight mobile communications since 2008.…
Business & GANBAA Urges FAA and DoT Action for Safe 5G Implementation Technological development is often seen as the key to an improved future. However, not all new or updated technology comes without logistical challenges when integrating it into pre-existing infrastructure. 5G, the latest…
ATM ModernizationEmerging Technologies Present New Challenges and Opportunities for Air Traffic Management As innovative aircraft and novel technologies are introduced, it presents both challenges and opportunities for regulators and OEMs to reexamine air traffic control. Advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles include electric air taxis,…
Air TaxiPanelists at NBAA Discuss Certification and Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility ORLANDO, Fla. — At the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) last week, representatives from the FAA, Eviation, Textron, Overair, and Archer Aviation discussed the most pressing challenges for the…
Air TaxiJoby Applies for Certification of its eVTOL in Japan Joby Aviation announced this week that it has completed the formal application to certify its electric air taxi with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. Joby has applied specifically for validation of the…