An electric air taxi just flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes
Joby's electric aircraft takes on real routes in New York pilot program
Electric air taxis will enter US skies this summer under FAA pilot
eVTOLs prepare for real-world trials across eight states
Forward-looking: The next major revolution in aviation may not happen at 35,000 feet, but a few hundred feet above city streets. This June, a new class of aircraft – electric and hybrid models capable of taking off vertically like helicopters but flying like airplanes – will begin limited operations under a federal pilot program in selected parts of US airspace.
How ultralight eVTOLs are bringing personal flight closer than ever
Software and electric power redefine what a flying car can be
Bottom line: For now, eVTOLs remain niche products – technological curiosities that combine drone automation, recreational aviation, and the promise of personal air mobility. Their development illustrates how digital flight control has simplified piloting, while underscoring how far regulations must evolve before such aircraft can become a practical alternative to driving.
Amazon drone deliveries resume in Arizona after two crash into a crane
The drones were flying one behind the other
Trump administration launches program to fast-track electric air taxis
Joby and Archer have already signed on
New FAA proposal could clear path for nationwide drone deliveries
Drone delivery to millions of homes?
FAA finally replacing floppy disks and Windows 95 in air traffic control systems
Better late than never
Air traffic control systems in the US rely on aging tech, $8 billion needed for upgrades
Some systems won't get a tech upgrade for another 10 to 13 years
Why it matters: It is scary to contemplate that all that keeps a plane from crashing can come down to an air traffic controller's sharp-eyed vigilance. It is even scarier to think that this person does not have the necessary tech to do their job properly. But that is the current state of affairs in the US, according to a GAO report. The Federal Aviation Administration is aware of the problem and says it needs $8 billion to fix it.
Accounts that track celebrity jets could struggle following privacy changes to FAA bill
Giving jet-owning celebs more anonymity
Recent nationwide grounding of flights was due to someone accidentally deleting a file
More than 7,300 flights were delayed and 1,100 canceled
YouTuber loses pilot license after FAA claims he intentionally crashed his plane
It seems a bit much for a publicity stunt---then again not long ago people ate Tide Pods for attention
Amazon moves closer to drone deliveries following FAA approval
Deliveries within 30 minutes could soon become a reality
FAA drone rule seeks to mandate a remote identification system on every drone
Drone makers and enthusiasts will have three years to comply with the new rules
The FAA warns people not to weaponize their drones
Attaching a weapon could cost you $25,000
Recalled 15-inch MacBook Pros get banned from flights due to battery fire risk
The FAA has alerted major US airlines about Apple's recall of the affected models
New Boeing 737 Max safety issue will keep planes grounded for longer
The flaw is unrelated to the original problem
'Essential' safety features considered 'upgrades' on Boeing 737 Max
Boeing will now start including one of the items and 'standard' on new 737 Max airliners
US bans lithium-ion batteries from passenger planes' cargo holds
There are new restrictions for cargo flights, too
FAA to require external registration markings on your drones
Owners have to comply by February 23
VR startup Thrust Vector is developing an in-cockpit training system
The headset accurately renders the position of the airplane in-flight
New legislation aims to expand domestic drone testing
Commercial drone applications could soar
FAA bans drone flights over select US landmarks
Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and the Hoover Dam are all off limits