Safety

Designed during the 1930s, the Ercoupe was ahead of its time in bringing enhanced safety to aviation.

The evaluation is designed to verify the pack can withstand the impact of a crash from 50 feet, which could cause the battery to leak, catch fire, or explode similar to a fuel tank.

The agency began discretionary enforcement of remote ID compliance in September, but all drone pilots now face penalties for violating the rule.

The firm intends to retrofit Cessna 208B Caravans and other aircraft with technology that reduces pilot-induced accidents.

Archer said the initial focus on battery cell safety is part of a ‘much larger partnership’ between it and the space agency.

The departure of Sean Cassidy, who led Amazon Prime Air’s safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs, costs the firm a key relationship with the FAA.

The aviation technology startup completed the first fully automated autorotation for an emergency landing, using a tech-equipped Robinson R66.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the midair collision of two firefighter helicopters in California that killed three people on Sunday.

The air taxi manufacturer set out to assess emissions from its current and future operations and said it’s the first to do so.

Former Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen tells FLYING why he joined Archer Aviation and what the company has planned for the future.