Types
BETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test Flights
BETA Technologies begins electric aircraft test flights in Texas, evaluating the aircraft under real-world conditions.
AVweb
Staff reporter at Span and Spar, covering Aircraft.
Systems
Laredo Youth Pilot Program Sees Unprecedented Response
A free youth aviation program in Laredo, Texas, has received over 1,000 applications, exceeding initial expectations.
Types
FAA Administrator Opposes Closure of Burke Lakefront Airport
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has publicly opposed Cleveland's effort to close Burke Lakefront Airport, citing anticipated growth in air traffic and the need to retain capacity.
Systems
The Airplane Farm Unveils Three eVTOL Aircraft Designs
The Airplane Farm, a Nevada-based aircraft company, has announced plans for three eVTOL designs aimed at personal transportation, aerobatic flying, and tactical operations.
Systems
Air Force HH-60Ws Rescue Five Navy Personnel
Two U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters successfully rescued five Navy personnel after an MH-60S Seahawk made a hard landing in mountainous terrain during a high-altitude training flight.
Safety
NASA Announces MAX POWER Aerospace Expo at Kennedy
NASA has announced a two-day aerospace expo and airshow, MAX POWER, scheduled for November 7-8 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Safety
Vision Jet Damaged In Idaho Takeoff Accident
A Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet was damaged in a takeoff accident at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho, injuring one person.
Safety
New Executive Hangars Approved for Chandler Municipal Airport
The Chandler City Council has approved a ground lease for 29 new executive hangars at Chandler Municipal Airport in Arizona, to be developed by Vesper Aviation subsidiary CHD Curtis East LLC.
News
FAA Updates Guidance for Touchscreen and Voice Command Cockpit Controls
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed updated guidance for certifying cockpit controls that include touchscreens, speech recognition, and other software-based interfaces.