Freighter is intended to offer 20 percent lower fuel burn and carbon emissions versus aircraft it is designed to replace.

Pilots of pressurized aircraft would be able to fly at any certified altitude without supplemental oxygen if quick-donning masks are available.

Fractional ownership and private jet card company could break ground on new facility near Austin-Bergstrom in January.

Administrator Bryan Bedford says aircraft are safe but that approval will be delayed ‘until we’re satisfied that we don’t have an issue.’

‘If you don’t want to do it now, when do you want to do it?’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asks Congress.

Software issue affecting aircraft could inadvertently disengage VNAV capability.

Manufacturer says it will broadcast the freighter’s first flight live on September 29.

John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act and Aviation Medication Transparency Act viewed as ‘long-needed reform.’

Facility will initially produce certification-conforming aircraft and up to 25 production Valos annually.

Manufacturer Pilatus said the aircraft’s capability is now certified by the FAA and EASA.