Certification

New guidance builds on lessons learned from the 737 Max reapproval.

The two-year, fully funded program offers hands-on training and a full benefits package.

The program offers the chance to earn certificates from the FAA and EASA at the same time.

The FAA has inspected Archer Aviation’s prototype electric air taxi program, authorizing a special airworthiness certificate, clearing the way for its first hover test flight.

Pilot academies are in the works at major electric, vertical takeoff and landing companies.

Select Beechcraft are now among the aircraft that can utilize the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot. Garmin has received FAA approval allowing supplemental type certification for the GFC 500 autopilot for the: Beechcraft 19 Sport Beechcraft 23 Musketeer/Sundowner Beechcraft 24 Musketeer/Sierra. The autopilot display is pure Garmin—the mode controller contains large, dedicated keys and knobs, and […]

The flagship of the super-midsize line for Embraer Executive Jets, the Praetor 600 has gained type certification from Transport Canada, the company announced on February 12. The jet was first delivered in June 2019, and a total of 18 600s went out the door for Embraer in 2020—along with 10 Praetor 500s, 50 Phenom 300s, and 6 Phenom 100s. […]

Stans, Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft has become the first business jet manufacturer to achieve something many expected would be impossible—certification for rough field operations—for its PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Since 2018, the bizjet has been certified to land on dry sand and gravel, but complete rough field certification allows the PC-24 to land on additional surfaces, […]

The path to becoming a professional pilot has evolved a lot in the past eight years, following the implementation of new regulations and testing guidance governing how pilots of transport-category aircraft obtain certification. While it’s possible to fly professionally with a certificate for commercial single-engine operations, most pilots intending to fly for the airlines, commuter […]

The FAA announced that on January 13, 2020, it would launch changes to the pilot certification process, including the requirement for an FAA Tracking Number for knowledge exam testing, and additional updates for airman knowledge exam results. The FAA Tracking Number, or FTN, should be familiar to those who have undergone a practical test in […]