U.S. FAA

By Garrett Reim
The FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency are trying to figure out how best to certify the safety of nondeterministic programs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has finalized new, related instructions designed to strengthen its aircraft certification processes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Boeing recently discovered 747 jumpers are failing “at an excessive rate,” an FAA airworthiness directive (AD) set for publication Nov. 30 reveals.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
EHang is laying the groundwork for the imminent commercial launch of its EH216-S unmanned multicopter.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
An independent report flagged four general areas as places to target to make U.S. airspace safer and more efficient.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
Major technical risks were retired by the performance of SpaceX’s Super Heavy rocket.
Commercial Space

By Sean Broderick
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker left little doubt that he expects something new out of the recently announced pilot mental health aviation rulemaking committee.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Boeing has been granted long-awaited type inspection authorization for the 737-10, marking a major milestone in the company's progress since the 737 MAX returned from a global grounding.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA now plans to issue a draft rule codifying new requirements for manufacturers to disclose safety-critical information during certification in 2024.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The agency is looking at several options, including using new virtual towers that depict real-world airport environments, to help improve training quality.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The 50-year-old GPS program is increasingly vulnerable to a proliferation of tools used to jam and spoof the weak and unencrypted civilian signal.
Space

By Sean Broderick
Promising results from two FAA trials showcasing ADS-B In capabilities have convinced the agency to extend the work for another year.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA plans to bolster controller candidate recruitment and fast-track deployment of new training aids.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the APEC summit held Nov. 11-17 in San Francisco.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
WAAS is undergoing a major upgrade and preparing to incorporate the Pentagon’s new L5 civil signal for aviation safety services.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.
Space

By Sean Broderick
Improving U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) safety and efficiency requires short- and long-term commitments in four broad areas.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Airbus’ HAPS spin-off Aalto is planning a global network of bases for stratospheric flights.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Sean Broderick
A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO talks with Aviation Week about key issues facing the company.
Dubai Airshow

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is pointing to its runway safety “technology sprint” as a key near-term step to help reduce airport risks amid a sharp rise in incursions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Industry has dealt with bogus parts issues for years. Could the latest case help jump-start long-discussed, digitially driven traceability?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
It is no surprise that Starship development is moving faster than the regulatory process.
Commercial Space

By Sean Broderick
Closing gaps in the available staff versus system demand will take years due to several limiting factors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility said it is on track to complete its first full-scale prototype by year’s end.
Advanced Air Mobility