Glimpse Wisk’s under-assembly autonomous air taxi prototype
Wisk Aero has shared new images of the first full-scale prototype of its autonomous Gen6 air taxi.
US air taxi start-ups ramping certification and manufacturing efforts
A trio of leading US air taxi companies moved forward this week on plans to certificate, manufacture and commercialise a new class of electric aircraft.
Airbus clarifies engine restart procedures after LATAM A320 dual flame-out in hail
Airbus has enhanced operational documentation to provide greater clarity on engine-relight procedures after severe hail extinguished both powerplants on a LATAM A320 two years ago.
Boom nears first supersonic flight with XB-1 test jet
Boom Supersonic is inching closer to achieving supersonic flight with its XB-1 demonstrator as test-flights continue over the Southern California desert.
Smartflyer eyes electric training revolution with innovative SF-1
A Swiss start-up with a unique concept hopes to be the first to bring to market a purpose-built electric training aircraft.
Cessna SkyCourier cleared by Transport Canada for potential 'remote' operations
Textron Aviation has secured type certification of its Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop from Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
Archer teams with Anduril to develop hybrid-electric defence platform
Having long explored potential defence applications for its in-development Midnight air taxi, US start-up Archer Aviation has formed a partnership with Anduril to “jointly develop” a hybrid-electric aircraft for military purposes.
FAA administrator Michael Whitaker to step down in January
On 12 December, the agency said FAA administrator Michael Whitaker, who held the post since October 2023, will step down on 20 January, the same day president-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn into office.
Air New Zealand expands Beta partnership with additional aircraft
Air New Zealand has expanded its partnership with USA-based electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies, as it moves close to introducing battery-electric aircraft on regional cargo flights in 2026.
Boeing’s backlog inched up in November amid new orders and slow delivery pace
Boeing received net orders for 50 jets in November thanks partly to a new 737 Max commitment from Alaska Airlines and a deal for the latest batch of KC-46A tankers from the US government.