Arrives In Style At Dubai Airshow On Flight From Phuket

Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its newly certified ultralong-range G800 achieved its eight city-pair speed record on its flight from Phuket, Thailand to the Dubai Airshow 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. The feat was accomplished in 5 hours 38 minutes.

Postitive Safety Trends, Decline In Staffing-Trigger Events Prompt Move

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced that the FAA Emergency Order reducing flight numbers has been terminated as of 6 am on Monday, November 17, and normal operations are permitted to resume across the National Airspace System.

Initiative Connects Main Destinations Around City

Abu Dhabi announced on November 10, 2025, it is commencing on the world’s first vertiport network as a first step in remaking urban transportation. The project will connect several strategic destinations across the city with electric VTOL aircraft while also providing fast travel options that save time with lower emissions.

Demonstrator Flies Just Three Months After Concept Revealed

Joby Aviation announced the first flight of its recently developed turbine-electric, autonomous VTOL aircraft. This comes just three months after the aircraft concept was announced in conjunction with L3Harris Technologies, who brings technologies and expertise to address defense applications for the U.S. military.

Controller Callouts Drop Dramatically As Gov’t Reopens

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford released a new emergency order, based on a recommendation from the agency’s safety team, that freezes flight reductions at the current level of 6%. The announcement was issued prior to the House vote to pass the Continuing Resolution that reopened the government.

CR Brings Much-Needed Relief, Long-Term Funding Necessary

The National Air Transportation Association issued a statement on November 12 welcoming the passage of the Continuing Resolution to end the federal government shutdown and the start of restoring full operations across the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, and other federal agencies.

Will Stay In Effect At 6% As U.S. Government Reopens

Vertical Aviation International commented on the FAA freezing flight reductions at the 6% level as the House voted on November 12 to pass the Continuing Resolution that funds the government through January 30, 2026.

Phase 4 Flight Testing Underway For VX4 Prototype

Vertical Aerospace, a Bristol, England-based developer of electric aircraft, announced it received its Permit to Fly from the CAA, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, and has begun “Phase 4 – Transition” flight testing, the final phase of the flight test program for Vertical’s VX4 prototype.

Developing Hydrogen Aircraft Network In Norway

ZeroAvia, developer of hydrogen-powered aircraft, announced it has been awarded a €21.4 million grant by the Innovation Fund to develop a network of hydrogen-electric aircraft and the establishment of the supporting airport hydrogen fuel technologies in Norway. Operations are planned to begin in 2028.