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The Embraer air taxi subsidiary is enlisting Thales, Honeywell, Recaro Aircraft Seating, and FACC to provide components for its flagship air taxi.

The quality stand-downs will start at the Renton, Washington, factory.

The company’s Commercial Airplane Division is focusing on quality assurance of the 737 production line.

The eVTOL manufacturer intends to make the UAE its first international launch market, adding to its projected services in the U.S.

The electric air taxi manufacturer could launch commercial passenger services as early as this year, which would beat out U.S. and European rivals.

The company may still expand its presence in Marina, where it recently wheeled its first production aircraft off the assembly line.

The 200-acre site will support urban and advanced air mobility manufacturing, operations, maintenance, repair, training, and more.

The joint program continues an ongoing effort by both the OEM and the association to develop aviation career-minded young people.

Key committees include those on policy, airworthiness, safety, and innovation.

Now that the FAA is changing the path for electric air taxi certification, manufacturers, industry veterans, and a former FAA official weigh in.