Dassault's Baby Continues Progressing Towards Release After Proving Systems on the Icy Tundra

The Dassault Falcon 6X has completed its far-north cold soak testing, successfully proving its capabilities even in some of the harshest conditions. The test saw one of 3 initial testbed Falcons flown to a small tundra down in the far Canadian north. During the evaluation, Iqaluit saw temps as low as -35 F°, the perfect conditions to evaluate the plane's performance when pressed into service in extreme conditions.

Carrier, Production, and Type Certificates Expected by 2024

Joby is approaching the completion of their Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, according to a company released earlier this week. The certification program is in its 4th of 5 stages to obtain approval from the FAA, which will allow the eVTOL manufacturer to begin offering its sustainable taxi services in cities and communities throughout the US. It is an integral part of the company's regulatory trifecta: A Type Certificate for the Joby aircraft, a Production Certificate for the assembly of a series of additional aircraft, as well as the Carrier Certificate. Joby believes they will have all the necessary approvals to begin their aerial ridesharing services in 2024.&nb

"Airspace Modernization Straight Talk" Tackles the Spectrum of Next-Gen Systems

Duncan Aviation has released an updated book in their Straight Talk series, addressing the changes surrounding the FAA's Airspace Modernization initiatives. The book, Airspace Modernization Straight Talk, covers mandates and advances in the United States and around the world, sharing the operational requirements and equipment necessary to take advantage of new technology.