Charles Alcock

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Essential news and analysis from the defense aerospace sector. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs in military aircraft, engines, and avionics.

Autonomous Thunder aircraft unveiled on first day of Farnborough airshow

Archer and Anduril Join Hybrid Defense Drone Chase

Hanneke Weitering

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Program enables early commercial operations to inform future FAA rules

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Filing alleges mislabeled imports and Chinese Communist Party ties

Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain

Kerry Lynch

Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Electric air taxi passengers will have access to Starlink internet 

Archer Plans Starlink Connectivity for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

Charlotte Bailey

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Defense-focused site to further collaboration with Anduril and GKN

Bristol Base For Archer’s UK Engineering Hub 

U.S. roadmap sets milestones for eVTOL and autonomous aircraft

DOT’s National AAM Roadmap Draws Broad Industry Support

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

U.S. company has recruited Vertical Aerospace’s engineering director

Archer Aviation Establishes UK Aerospace Engineering Hub 

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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Archer and Anduril Join Hybrid Defense Drone Chase

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Archer Plans Starlink Connectivity for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

Bristol Base For Archer’s UK Engineering Hub

DOT’s National AAM Roadmap Draws Broad Industry Support

Archer Aviation Establishes UK Aerospace Engineering Hub

Archer Maps Out Miami eVTOL Air Taxi Vertiport Network

Joby Sues eVTOL Aircraft Rival Archer Over Trade Secrets

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