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The FAA said Aug. 23 that it has assessed $341,413 in civil penalties for improper drone operations since late 2022.

A recent draft FAA inspection mandate for PW1500 and PW1900 parts is the latest step in the extensive plan to mitigate risk from contaminated powder metal.

The Boeing 777-9 with the severed thrust link component has the fewest hours and cycles but was the most active since formal FAA testing began five weeks ago.

IAI is seeking an STC from the FAA that will kick-start work on P2F conversions of Boeing 777-300s at four sites in South Korea, the UAE and the U.S.

FAA funds sustainability projects; faster cryogenic fueling; hydrogen in a box; and sharkskins for 777s.

Prospective pilots have plenty of options for earning a commercial license, but better standards would improve the process.

The FAA is proposing the second revamp of its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program in two years.

The FAA has selected companies to receive a total of $291 million in grants under the Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition, or FAST, program.

The proof-of-concept aircraft uses off-the-shelf systems.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 lb. (1,133 kg), the company describes the aircraft as the “largest civilian drone available for purchase today.”

It is important for pilots to thoroughly check NOTAMs before every flight, especially during election season.

The NTSB offers further recommendations for Part 135 operators in a special investigation report.

The FAA has for now called off public hearings on SpaceX’s request to increase the pace of Starship-Super Heavy launch operations.

An industry advisory committee’s year-long look at U.S. pilot pathways has some general, broad conclusions.

The grants are part of $25 billion set aside in the 2021 Infrastructure Law allocated for terminal construction, airport infrastructure and other improvements.

Questioning of aviation’s net-zero-emissions 2050 target comes as key technologies move toward ground and flight testing.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Joby’s first production prototype was rolled out in late June from its low-rate manufacturing facility in Marina, California.

New requirements to validate human factors assumptions and the need to comply with a 2013 rule have pushed Boeing down an unfamiliar path to 777X type inspection authorization.

Boeing was concerned enough about compliance with parts-removal requirements to have the issue under a formal safety risk assessment before the Jan. 5 incident.

Beta Technologies has received FAA approval to commence dual-seat pilot training in its all-electric Alia vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Archer says it is on track to complete construction of its high rate manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia, by year’s end.

The latest Jetson One V2 Mk5 frame features design tweaks to accommodate the final battery design.

The NTSB’s planned two-day hearing on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 will provide a rare and extensive look into Boeing’s commercial aircraft manufacturing process

The U.S. FAA’s scrutiny of Boeing is proving doubly challenging for Allegiant Air.