David Donald

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 on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Archer is providing the electric propulsion system developed for its eVTOL aircraft

Edge and Anduril To Partner on Autonomous Air Vehicles

Charles Alcock

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.

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

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.

Joby announces Dubai vertiport sites as Archer concludes Abu Dhabi test flights

eVTOL Rivals Race To Prove Air Taxi Use Case in the UAE

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Developers of eVTOL aircraft are vying for attention at the Dubai Airshow

UAE Positions Itself as Global Testbed for eVTOL Operations

Matt Thurber

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

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

eVTOL aircraft developer holds the master lease and an option to buy FBO

Archer Aviation To Take Over Socal’s Hawthorne Airport

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Agreement could extend to orders for up to 100 of the four-passenger Midnight aircraft

Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer

Hanneke Weitering

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

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Edge and Anduril To Partner on Autonomous Air Vehicles

eVTOL Rivals Race To Prove Air Taxi Use Case in the UAE

UAE Positions Itself as Global Testbed for eVTOL Operations

Archer Aviation To Take Over Socal’s Hawthorne Airport

Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer

Archer Beats European Bid to Buy Lilium’s eVTOL Patent Portfolio

Archer and Joby Demonstrate eVTOL Flight at Salinas Airshow

U.S. eVTOL Start-ups Join White House Pilot Program

Archer Ramps Up Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Production

Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility

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