FAA Approves Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Propulsion Certification Plan
The approval defines how Joby will demonstrate its electric propulsion system complies with FAA regulations.
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U.S. Senate Committee Moves to Reject Pilot Retirement Age Hike
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 14-13 to reject a proposal raising the airline pilot retirement age to 67.
FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate Committee
The legislation would fund the agency through 2028.
Archer Aviation Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate From FAA
The company is now authorized to perform certain maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its flagship aircraft.
The FAA’s Plan to Stop Drones From Spoiling the Super Bowl
We dive into that, Airbus’ Italian air taxi ambitions, EHang’s low price tag, and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Electric Air Taxi Manufacturer Joby Aviation Obtains Part 145 Certificate
The company will initially perform select maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, expanding these following type certification of its electric air taxi.
FAA Anticipates Permanent Inspector Deployment at Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems
Administrator updates lawmakers on the Alaska Airlines incident and receives grilling over pilot retirement legislation.
Archer Begins Building Electric Air Taxis for FAA Certification
The aircraft will be evaluated in for-credit testing with the regulator, a crucial step in type certification for a new design.
NTSB Reports No Bolts in Blown Out 737 Max Door
The Boeing airliner flew missing critical parts.
Virgin Galactic Grounded After Alignment Pin Detaches
The agency confirmed it opened a mishap investigation and no public injuries or damage had been reported.
