“Beginning this aircraft subsystem testing is the culmination of more than a decade of focused engineering and certification refinements. This is the moment where our intended type design, our manufacturing process, and our certification strategy converge into one physical asset. It validates that we can design a safe aircraft and produce it reliably. This first testing step is one of the most important milestones in Joby’s history to date and puts us closer than ever to achieving FAA certification.” Source: Didier Papadopoulos, President of Aircraft OEM at Joby, speaking up as Joby Aviation announced the start of power-on testing of the first of its FAA-conforming aircraft built for TIA, or Type Inspection Authorization, that is the lead-up to “for credit” flight tests with FAA pilots operating the aircraft. Joby will now proceed to conduct thousands of hardware and software integration tests prior to the start of flight testing.

FAA Chops Flights at 40 Major Airports, Disrupting Nearly 4,000 Flights Per Day

The FAA is cutting flights across 40 major U.S. airports, reducing national air traffic capacity by up to 10% as the government shutdown drags into its second month. Luckily for affected travelers, most airlines have taken the bullet and agreed to waive any refunds or flight changes.

NG-2 Slated For Liftoff November 9 From Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin’s New Glenn, a heavy-lift reusable rocket, is scheduled to lift off on Sunday November 9, during a 2.5-hour window that opens at 2:45 pm EST, from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, sending the NASA ESCAPADE twin spacecraft on their mission to Mars.

Judge Grants Government’s Request to Drop the Criminal Conspiracy Case

A November 6 ruling confirmed that Boeing will not face criminal conspiracy charges related to the two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people. The decision marks the end of one of the most substantial criminal cases ever brought against an aerospace manufacturer.

Voice, Data Recorders Recovered As 12 Fatalities And 15 Injured Confirmed

The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed that the UPS MD-11 freighter that crashed just after takeoff from the cargo operator’s Worldport freight hub in Louisville, Kentucky, lost its left engine during the aircraft’s takeoff roll, igniting a serious fire as the jet accelerated on the runway.

Adriana Barrigan Debuts her FlyORKA App to Promote Student Confidence

Through years of first-hand experience, Adriana Barrigan has seen how damaging holes in the flight training industry can be on student pilots… and she created an app to fix it. FlyORKA, which recently made its way onto Apple and Android platforms, is designed to make training more efficient and promote student confidence.

Disruptions And Safety Risks Continue Rising As Flights Reduced

As the shutdown of the U.S. government extends into a sixth week while aviation workers continue to bear the brunt of inaction and the FAA begins to reduce the number of commercial flights, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, once again pleaded with Congressional leaders to take the steps necessary to reopen the government.

First A350-1000ULR Awaits Flight Tests Before Delivery to Qantas

A jet designed to top charts as the world’s longest-range passenger aircraft has entered its final assembly phase. Airbus confirmed that the first A350-1000ULR, built for Qantas under Project Sunrise, is now taking shape in Toulouse as engineers attach the wings, tail, and landing gear ahead of engine installation and test instrumentation.

Central Asian Carriers Commit To Acquire Up To 37 Aircraft

President Donald Trump provided Boeing the opportunity to book orders from three Central Asian airlines at the C5+1 diplomatic summit in Washington, D.C., attended by leaders from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

As The Pilot Turned Onto Final For Runway 19, He Noticed That The Engine RPM Oscillations Became More Erratic

On October 2, 2025, about 1050 Pacific daylight time, a Siai-Marchetti SM 1019, N3172U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he departed Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), Pasco, Washington, on a local flight. About 45 minutes into the flight, he observed uncommanded engine rpm oscillations and decided to make a precautionary landing at Richland Airport (RLD), Richland, Washington.