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US DOT picks eight eVTOL/AAM eIPP pilots; BETA joins seven programs and cleared to begin US deliveries

The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight Advanced Air Mobility/eVTOL proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). BETA Technologies was chosen to participate in seven of the eight pilots and has been authorised to begin U.S. aircraft deliveries, advancing operational trials.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, stateaviationjournal.com and stateaviationjournal.com
2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airbus A320  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus deliveries continue to lag last year’s pace

By FlightGlobal: Airbus delivered fewer aircraft over the first two months - a total of 54 - than the 65 achieved in the same period last year. The airframer handed over 35 aircraft in February comprising 25 A320neo-family jets and eight A220s, plus two A350s.

Also: Aviation Source
2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00
aviation   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Bell Nears Certification for 525 Super‑Medium Twin After 15‑Year Program; Company Won’t Commit to Firm Entry Date

By FlightGlobal: After a development process now stretching into its 15th year, Bell appears increasingly confident that its 525 super-medium-twin is on the home straight.

Also: Aviation Week, AINonline and Aviation Week
2026-03-09T12:38:28.313098-07:00