Regulations

‘Ultralights’ in the European Union hint at what light sport aircraft can be in the U.S.

The agency’s legal interpretation letters provide some thought-provoking case studies.

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Experts weigh in on how electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis will fly autonomously and how aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence/machine learning systems might respond during life-and-death situations.

Nav Canada and Transport Canada announced Tuesday that a new ADS-B mandate will go into effect on February 23, 2023, which will require aircraft flying in Class A and B airspace above 12,500 feet to use ADS-B Out.  Using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology similar to GPS, ADS-B calculates an aircraft’s location, speed, and […]

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com The FAA is asking airlines for data on their experience shipping COVID-19 vaccines to understand lessons learned that could be disseminated as best practices or inform development of regulations, minimum standards or guidance, for the safe and efficient transport of these medical supplies.  The interest stems in […]

This past year has been one filled with heaps of stories of innovation and exploration, and more than a few challenges brought on by the pandemic in the world of aviation. As we jump into  2022, we anxiously await to see what the new year will bring.  Here are a few of the stories FLYING […]

The FAA has launched a Part 13 investigation at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, California.

In the proposed rule, the NTSB seeks to identify commercial space as a unique mode of transportation.

For-hire hot air balloon pilots could soon need to hold the same medical certificate as a commercial pilot to do their job.