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The burgeoning field of drone delivery is necessitating a new class of aviation professionals: Remote Pilots in Command (RPICs), who function as air traffic controllers for unmanned aerial vehicles. Trevor Wischnewsky, an RPIC at FlyTrex, exemplifies this emerging role.

The burgeoning drone delivery business faces significant challenges that extend beyond obtaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for flights, particularly concerning public interaction and the practicalities of widespread deployment. For over a decade, the narrative surrounding drone delivery has centered…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated on Politico's Decoded podcast that the world should accept some "bad things" occurring with artificial intelligence in exchange for the technology's significant future benefits and human agency.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop on September 21, 2026, affecting Newark Liberty International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and Teterboro Airport due to a radio equipment issue.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to deploy a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, designated as the System for Managing Air Traffic (SMART), to assist air traffic controllers in managing congestion, particularly in the airspace above the Washington…

Zipline, a prominent drone delivery company, is reportedly in discussions for a new funding round that could inject approximately $1 billion into the company. This potential investment would significantly boost Zipline's valuation, potentially bringing it close to $3 billion…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating a significant upgrade to its air traffic control system with the introduction of a new AI-based software program, representing an investment of $875 million.

SpaceX announced on September 15, 2024, its intention to launch its 14th Starship mission as early as September 22, marking the first attempt to send the experimental vehicle into orbit.

Texas has launched a new federal program designed to test the feasibility of electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft, with flight tests commencing today in the state. This initiative, known as the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Advanced Air Mobility and Electric…

Boeing announced on November 28, 2023, that it is selling three of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation. In exchange for these subsidiaries, Boeing will receive an undisclosed equity stake in Archer Aviation, a prominent…

DoorDash has officially received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certification, a significant milestone that grants the company the authority to manufacture and operate its own drones for commercial delivery services.

Electric air taxis, or eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), are poised to become a reality this summer with the commencement of federally sanctioned pilot projects across the United States.

Florida's Department of Transportation (FDOT) has proposed redirecting $200 million in federal funds initially allocated for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure towards the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, commonly known as air taxis.

DoorDash, the largest food delivery application in the United States, has officially launched a new drone delivery program named DoorDash Air. This initiative marks a significant expansion into aerial logistics for the company, aiming to broaden its delivery capabilities beyond…

SpaceX has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct its next Starship test flight, following a booster failure during its previous attempt in May. This upcoming flight will be the first for SpaceX as a publicly traded…

Joby Aviation secured a significant victory in its legal battle with Uber on March 15, 2024, when a California court ruled in favor of Joby, dismissing Uber's claims of trade secret misappropriation.