FAA creates America’s first new aircraft category since the 1940s

In a major jump into the era of eVTOL air taxis and multicopter cargo drones, the US FAA has issued new regulations that introduce the first new aircraft category, called “power-lift” aircraft, since modern helicopters were introduced in the 1940s.Cont… Continue reading FAA creates America’s first new aircraft category since the 1940s

JetZero’s ultra-efficient blended wing demonstrator cleared for takeoff

The basic shape of a passenger jet hasn’t really changed much for decades, but radical new shapes are inching closer to production. JetZero has announced that its beautiful blended-wing demonstrator has been FAA-approved to begin test flights.Continue … Continue reading JetZero’s ultra-efficient blended wing demonstrator cleared for takeoff

Are you tracking your cybersecurity implementation?

From May 7 to 12, 2021, the massive Colonial Pipeline refined oil product delivery system ground to a halt. It was the victim of a DarkSide ransomware cyberattack. The Colonial Pipeline delivers about 45% of fuel for the East Coast, including gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, jet fuel and fuel used by the military. When […]

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ATRX-700 light sport helicopter created in anticipation of FAA rule change

While the FAA reviews new regulations to okay light sports helicopters, aerospace companies Advanced Tactics and Rotor X have teamed up to use military helicopter technology to create a fly-by-wire sport two-seater copter called the ATRX-700.Continue R… Continue reading ATRX-700 light sport helicopter created in anticipation of FAA rule change

Joby’s first production eVTOL air taxi is cleared to fly

The first production prototype has rolled off Joby Aviation’s production line in Marina, California, and the FAA has cleared it to begin flight tests with a special airworthiness certificate. It’s likely to be the first eVTOL delivered to a customer.Co… Continue reading Joby’s first production eVTOL air taxi is cleared to fly

Hackaday Links: April 30, 2023

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Cloudy with a chance of concrete? The “success” of last week’s brief but eventful Starship launch has apparently raised some regulatory eyebrows, with the Federal Aviation Administration launching an investigation …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: April 30, 2023

Landmark approval edges Matternet’s delivery drone toward everyday use

Startup Matternet has been operating at the edge of drone delivery technology for years, and has now taken an important step forward. The company’s M2 drone has received a Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the first non… Continue reading Landmark approval edges Matternet’s delivery drone toward everyday use

Joby receives FAA Air Carrier certification to start air taxi services

America’s leading eVTOL company has received Part 135 certification from the FAA, so it can now begin offering on-demand commercial air taxi operations. Not with its eVTOL aircraft, mind you – that’s still a long way from being type approved.Continue R… Continue reading Joby receives FAA Air Carrier certification to start air taxi services