eVTOL Orders Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Vertical Mag

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.

transportation.gov

FAA and DOT pick eight teams for next‑gen eVTOL/AAM pilot program in US skies

Unmanned Airspace • Philip Butterworth-Hayes

US DOT selects eight eVTOL/eIPP pilots to accelerate Advanced Air Mobility; operations expected by summer 2026

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, stateaviationjournal.com and stateaviationjournal.com

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

Event eVTOL North America Policy & Regulation Archer Aviation

Vertical Mag

Archer, with partners in Florida, New York and Texas, joins White House air‑taxi pilot program to prepare for early Midnight ops in H2 2026

By Vertical Mag: Archer will now work with partners in Texas, Florida and New York to prepare for early Midnight operations in those states as soon as the second half of 2026.

Also: DroneXL

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

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.

AirInsight

Airbus Delivers 35 Aircraft in February as Engine Shortages and A350 Delays Threaten 2026 870‑Jet Target

Aviation24

In February 2026, Airbus registered 28 orders and delivered 35 aircraft

Also: Aviation Source

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

Helicopter Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

P&WC PioneerLab Hybrid H145 Project On Track as Company Expands Globally

By AINonline: Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium.

2026-03-09T13:33:09.953386-07:00

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

Europe Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Airbus Airlines

Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines Celebrates Inaugural A321XLR Flight Between New York-JFK and Edinburgh

By Breitflyte: American Airlines’ first international Airbus A321XLR flight took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 with service from New York-JFK to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Airline Geeks

American Airlines shifts transatlantic flying to A321XLR as it trims some long‑haul winter service

Airport World

American Airlines launches summer Edinburgh–JFK service, doubling its transatlantic capacity from Scotland

Also: enginecowl.com, aeroroutes.com and aeroxplorer.com

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

GA North America Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Workforce & Skills Development

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Falcon Field Landing-Fee Plan Threatens Flight Schools, Puts Pilot Training at Risk

By Flying Magazine: Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, seeks $2.6 million for self-sufficiency, but the new fee threatens flight schools and pilot training.

2026-03-09T10:33:10.365739-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Europe Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer