First Part 135 Operator Joins FAA’s Advanced Aviation Research Effort
Membership gives Surf Air Mobility access to exclusive task orders, working groups, and more.
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Beyond the Major Airlines: Exploring Alternative Aviation Careers
There are lucrative opportunities awaiting pilots off the beaten path.
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Epic Flight Academy Expands With 10th Campus in Provo, Utah
New partnership with Alpine Air Express offers direct pilot pathway for graduates.
Amazon Ends Drone Delivery in Texas City
Company will leave College Station in August as it looks to expand elsewhere in Lone Star State, Missouri, and Michigan.
Wing, DoorDash Expand Drone Delivery to Charlotte, Zeroing In On U.S. Market
North Carolina city’s first drone delivery service marks the latest growth for the partners.
Walmart Drone Delivery Partner Becomes Part 135 Air Carrier
DroneUp says its new permissions will allow it to serve 300 percent more households in its delivery areas.
Uber-Like Software Suite a Key Part of Joby Air Taxi Flight Plan
The company’s ElevateOS offering comprises a core operating system, rider and pilot apps, and matching engine that connects users to flights much like ride-hailing services.
Archer Obtains FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification
The company is one of two electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturers to receive the approval, the other being Joby Aviation.
This 1975 Cessna 414 Chancellor Is a High-Flying, Cabin-Class ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
The roomy, pressurized twin makes an ideal mount for long-distance business and family travel.
Merlin Labs Nabs Part 135 Air Operator Certification in New Zealand
The Boston-based company says the approval puts it on a viable path to certification and commercial operations for Merlin Pilot, its flagship autonomous flight system.
