The Why & How of Dubai’s Drive to operate the World’s 1st Autonomous Aerial Urban Transport System
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Netherlands Gyroplane/car reverses the usual Certification-Manufacture Order
By designing and producing these aircraft which have no precedent, PAL-V has reversed the usual order of these tasks. Approval usually precedes manufacture.
Aircraft Certification Sector sends Mixed Messages to FAA
The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification has been issued. Aviation associations praise the FAA, but Congress seeks further reduction of the FAA.
Why did it take so long for the FAA
The FAA issued the much anticipated Final Rule on December 16 with much fanfare and considerable industry praise, but why did it take so long?
FAA certificates the Vision Jet with many innovations— what if the regulations were as advanced
Cirrus Vision Jet, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet, with new levels of safety, has been certificated by the FAA. How much more quickly would these advances have been available IF the new Part 23 had not been delayed?
FAA Advisory Circular sets expectations for Part 125 operators, but there’s more
For existing and prospective Part 125 operators, it would be worthwhile to voluntarily implement SMS, though not required yet by 14 CFR Part 5, it establishes the best means of reducing the risks to your high profile passengers and your aircraft. From multiple perspectives, SMS is cost beneficial to your Part 125.
FAA—out of UAS frying pan & into the Flying Car Fire
A day before the FAA moved its Final Rule off its plate, Terrafugia cleared one significant regulatory hurdle on its way to filling the skies with cars.
Wise Counsel on Certification of Drones
Considering preventative measures now is a better approach to successful growth. Negative consequences can quickly can impact an industry.
FAA issues a Part 145 certificate in Moscow: SURPRISE?
The FAA granted Jet Aviation at Moscow Vnukovo Airport the authority to provide maintenance, repairs, modifications, inspections and defect rectifications.
FAA has a major role in determining the “What’s Up” with Doc’s airworthiness
Sixteen years of hard restoration work by aviation professionals, and many hours of certifying and unique compliance guidance by the FAA made the B-29 Doc airworthy again!