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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.

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.

Acquisitions build on military aircraft joint venture with Anduril 

Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility

Charlotte Bailey

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Hybrid propulsion systems and dual defense applications pick up pace among Paris Air Show exhibitors 

Accelerating Aerospace Innovation at Le Bourget

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.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Frontrunners Joby, Archer, and Beta have all welcomed the recent publication of a new advisory circular

FAA Clears eVTOL Certification Path with Powered-lift Rules

Rival eVTOL developer Joby recently began flying its four-seat air taxi in Dubai

Archer Aviation Launches eVTOL Aircraft Flight Trials in Abu Dhabi

Hanneke Weitering

Archer Flies Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Prototype in Abu Dhabi

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

Manufacturer expects to deliver first aircraft for trial operations in the UAE in coming weeks

Archer Expands eVTOL Launch Edition Program to Indonesia

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

Test operations could begin in Rome during 2026

UrbanV Partners With eVTOL Operator FFG to Develop Vertiport Network

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

Energy cost for 45-minute flight into JFK was just $7

Beta Makes First Electric Flight into New York City Airport

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

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Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility

Accelerating Aerospace Innovation at Le Bourget

FAA Clears eVTOL Certification Path with Powered-lift Rules

Archer Aviation Launches eVTOL Aircraft Flight Trials in Abu Dhabi

Archer Flies Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Prototype in Abu Dhabi

Archer Expands eVTOL Launch Edition Program to Indonesia

UrbanV Partners With eVTOL Operator FFG to Develop Vertiport Network

Beta Makes First Electric Flight into New York City Airport

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Starts Piloted Test Flights

Archer Named ‘Official Air Taxi Provider’ for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

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