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Everything filed under drones and advanced air mobility in our aviation industry coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.

The FAA has proposed easing oxygen mask requirements for pilots operating pressurized aircraft under Parts 91 and 135...

FAA Proposes Relaxing Oxygen Mask Rules for Pilots

The FAA has proposed easing oxygen mask requirements for pilots operating pressurized aircraft under Parts 91 and 135, citing modern safety systems...

2026-09-29
Vertical Aerospace has opened a new 60,000-square-foot assembly center at Cotswold Airport to build preproduction...

Vertical Aerospace Opens Valo Assembly Center at Cotswold

Vertical Aerospace has opened a new 60,000-square-foot assembly center at Cotswold Airport to build preproduction certification Valo eVTOL aircraft...

2026-09-25
A coalition of major aviation groups is calling on the FAA to assert federal authority over pilot duty and rest rules...

Aviation Coalition Urges FAA to Preempt State Crew Rest

A coalition of major aviation groups is calling on the FAA to assert federal authority over pilot duty and rest rules, arguing a national standard is

2026-09-09
Archer Aviation begins a public demonstration tour of its Midnight eVTOL prototype in Northern California to shows...

Archer Aviation Launches Public eVTOL Demo Tour in Northern

Archer Aviation begins a public demonstration tour of its Midnight eVTOL prototype in Northern California to shows electric air taxi benefits and...

2026-09-04
The FAA has proposed a rule change allowing pilots with diabetes controlled by non-insulin medications to receive medical...

FAA Proposes Easing Medical Rules for Non-Insulin Diabetes

The FAA has proposed a rule change allowing pilots with diabetes controlled by non-insulin medications to receive medical certificates directly from

2026-09-03
The FAA has proposed a permanent Special Flight Rules Area around former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in...

FAA Proposes Permanent Airspace Restriction

The FAA has proposed a permanent Special Flight Rules Area around former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, a rare move requested by...

2026-09-01
The FAA has proposed special certification conditions for Skyryse's SkyOS fly-by-wire system, which replaces conventional...

FAA Proposes Special Conditions For Skyryse

The FAA has proposed special certification conditions for Skyryse's SkyOS fly-by-wire system, which replaces conventional controls in the Robinson R66

2026-08-30
Electra, a startup developing hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, has completed a series of...

Electra Demonstrates Ultra-STOL Aircraft as Feeder for Major Airports

Electra, a startup developing hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, has completed a series of demonstration flights under...

2026-08-19
Russia's increasing use of jet-powered drones is pushing Ukraine to adapt its air defense systems, with the country's...

Russia's Jet-Powered Drones Test Ukraine's Low-Cost Interceptor Defenses

Russia's increasing use of jet-powered drones is pushing Ukraine to adapt its air defense systems, with the country's military and manufacturers...

2026-08-16