Joby Aviation’s First FAA-Conforming Aircraft Takes Flight
Joby Aviation has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), representing a major step on
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Certification
SkyDrive Reaches Agreement with Japan’s Civil Aviation Authority on its General Certification Plan
SkyDrive has reached agreement with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) on the General Certification Plan for its SD-05 eVTOL
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Pivotal Secures Major Manufacturing and Safety Milestone with AS9100D Certification
Pivotal has become the first Advanced Air Mobility pure-play eVTOL aircraft manufacturer in North America to earn certification of its
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Middle East: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation Advances Archer’s Pathway for Electric Air Taxi Deployment
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), has signed an agreement with Archer, where both parties will work together
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Electra Applies for FAA Part 23 Certification of its EL9 Ultra Short Electric Aircraft
Electra.aero has confirmed it has submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Part 23 type certification of
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Joby Aviation Begins Power-On Testing of First Conforming Aircraft, Enters Final Stage of Type Certification Process
Joby Aviation has begun power-on testing of the first of several FAA-conforming aircraft to be built for Type Inspection Authorization
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Joby’s First Conforming Aircraft Heads to Final Assembly ahead of Type Inspection Authorisation (TIA) Flight Testing
Joby Aviation has announced it is preparing for final assembly of its first conforming aircraft intended for Type Inspection Authorisation
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China: “Aerofugia Joins Growing List of Certified eVTOLs”
Aerofugia announced this week, it has obtained the CCAR-135 operation certificate issued by the Southwest Regional Administration of the Civil
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EASA issues “no technical objection” to PAL‑V’s FlyDrive Vehicle certification roadmap, “Clears Essential Milestone”
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has issued a ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL‑V, the Dutch company developing and
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Vertical Aerospace’s Landmark Year: “Advancing Flightpath 2030 with Strong Momentum”
UK-based, Vertical Aerospace, has released its 2024 Annual Report this week, including FY24 financial results, as it continues to make
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“Joby Announces Delivery of Second Aircraft to USAF, Shareholder Letter Q4 Highlights”
Joby Aviation announced this week it has delivered a second aircraft to the USAF at Edwards Air Force Base as
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Joby Aviation to host international aviation regulators in California as part of a ‘technology familiarisation’ session
Joby Aviation will host aviation regulators from around the world at its manufacturing and flight testing facilities in Marina, California,
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PODCAST: Phil Cole of Cert Center Canada on AAM regulation and certification
Our next podcast episode is now live! This week, we were delighted to be join by Phil Cole, VP of
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Lilium Jet’s Electrifying Progress in Power System Testing
Lilium Jet’s electrical power system successfully completes the first phase of integration testing. This achievement marks a crucial step toward
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Regent Appoints Lloyd’s Register “as Certification and Advisory Service for Viceroy Seagliders”
Regent, the U.S‑based company developing all-electric seagliders, announced this week it has appointed Lloyd’s Register (LR) as its Certification and
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Joby Completes “Third Stage of FAA Certification Process”
Joby Aviation announced this week it has become “the first developer of eVTOL aircraft to complete the third of five
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Joby Aviation’s Propulsion Certification Plan approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The Federal Aviation Administration has accepted Joby Aviation’s certification plan for Joby’s propulsion system, marking a critical step towards receiving
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Joby Receives “Part 145 Maintenance Certificate from FAA”
Joby Aviation are feeling pretty good after receiving the all-important Part 145 Repair Station Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration
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UK ARC Aerosystems Finalises Sale of Five Pegasus VTOL Autogyro Aircraft
UK-based ARC Aerosystems, best known for its Linx P9 helicopter, announced this week a sale of five of its Pegasus
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PODCAST: Lilium’s Bhavesh Mandalia discusses company’s key milestones and continued progress towards certification
Our last podcast of 2023 is now live! We were delighted to be joined by Bhavesh Mandalia, Lilium’s Chief Airworthiness
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Vertical Flight Society commentary: FAA changes course on eVTOL certification
The FAA makes a U‑turn on its approach to powered-lift, as the eVTOL industry tries to hang on. Words by
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Cary Bryczek of Jama Software talks certification and the role it plays in the eVTOL aircraft market
Our next podcast episode is now live! We were delighted to welcome Cary Bryczek, Director of Solutions for A&D at
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Vertical Aerospace announces certification progress of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft and new regulatory director
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has agreed to concurrently validate the UK CAA’s certification of Vertical Aerospace’s VX4
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Lilium submits EASA proposals for how its eVTOL aircraft will comply with certification requirements
Lilium has submitted a full set of ‘Means of Compliance’ proposals to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for
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