Electra Selects Safran TG600 for EL9 Hybrid-Electric Fleet
Electra finalized a life-of-program deal with Safran for 250 TG600 turbogenerators to power its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft starting in 2029.
Jul 15, 20264 min
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AI illustrationUAE Certifies World’s First Commercial Vertiport in Dubai
The UAE's GCAA has certified the VDX vertiport in Dubai, a 3,100-square-meter hub designed to handle 170,000 passengers annually.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Regulatory
BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 Completes First eIPP Mission
BETA Technologies completed the first FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program mission, transporting manufactured organs across Maryland and Virginia.
Jul 11, 20264 min
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Electra EL9 Clears FAA G-1 Certification Milestone
The FAA finalized the G-1 Issue Paper for Electra's EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, establishing the certification basis for its 9-passenger eSTOL design.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Electra, UrbanV, Signature Aviation Launch Regional Mobility
Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation have partnered to create a regional mobility ecosystem using the 9-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
Jul 7, 20264 min
Business
FAA Breaks Ground on $8.3M AAM Research Center in Oklahoma
The FAA has begun construction on an $8.3 million facility in Oklahoma to test Advanced Air Mobility technologies for future airspace integration.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA, EASA Pledge Cooperation for Advanced Air Mobility
The FAA and EASA have committed to harmonizing certification for Advanced Air Mobility and automated flight decks to accelerate global innovation.
Jun 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
Aviation Attorney Jennifer Ambrose Launches Law Firm
Former FAA official Jennifer D. Ambrose founded Aviation Aerospace Law PLLC to support industry compliance with emerging UAS and safety regulations.
Jun 17, 20263 min
Regulatory
Autonomous Drone Emergency Landings: Lessons from Sydney
The Vivid Sydney drone failure highlights the critical need for robust autonomous emergency landing protocols as commercial drone delivery scales.
Jun 15, 20263 min
Safety
Beta Technologies ALIA Takes Flight in FAA Testing Program
Beta Technologies' all-electric ALIA aircraft has begun flight testing as the firm pursues FAA certification for its eVTOL and eCTOL variants.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Hyundai's Supernal, KAI Partner on New eVTOL Aircraft
Hyundai's Supernal partners with KAI to co-develop its eVTOL aircraft following a major restructuring that cut 80% of its workforce.
May 14, 20265 min
Business
USITC Investigates Joby Aviation Over China-Sourced Components
The USITC is investigating Joby Aviation for alleged patent infringement of Chinese-sourced parts after a complaint from rival Archer Aviation.
Apr 12, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA and EASA to Hold Major Safety Conference in Chantilly, VA in June 2026
The FAA and EASA will convene in June 2026 to shape the next generation of global aviation safety standards, focusing on regulatory collaboration.
Mar 27, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Selects PANYNJ and NUAIR for New York eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
The FAA selected PANYNJ and NUAIR for its eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, making Syracuse a key hub for Advanced Air Mobility testing in the Northeast.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Uaps
US DOT & FAA Select 8 eVTOL Pilot Projects for AAM Integration
The US DOT and FAA selected eight pilot projects for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to gather operational data for Advanced Air Mobility regulations.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA, EASA Discuss Future Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026
FAA and EASA leaders met at Verticon 2026 to discuss harmonizing regulations for advanced air mobility and modernizing the national airspace system.
Mar 11, 20265 min
Regulatory