The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.
Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.
Autonomous eVTOL aircraft will be immune from the effects of pilot shortages, say some manufacturers, who are also looking to reduced the cost structure for air taxi services.
A new Airbus Zero Emission Development Center in Filton, UK, will concentrate on the development of a cryogenic fuel system for hydrogen-powered airliners.
Program engineers will assess operational costs, noise performance, ground infrastructure needs, and technical support for commercial aviation operators.
Circumstances out of Harbour Air’s control—namely, the Covid pandemic and resulting supply chain constraints—have slowed progress of its eBeaver program.