AeroTimeStephen Pope

Greg Mercer backs Skytron — four-seat fly-by-wire personal aircraft to reduce pilot error

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Greg Mercer is backing Skytron, a four-seat fly-by-wire personal aircraft designed to reduce pilot workload and prevent human-error accidents. Skytron centres on automated flight controls and pilot-assist systems to make personal flying safer for less-experienced operators.

2026-01-23T13:40:56.917220-08:00
FAA

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National Airport (DCA)

By FAA: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), unless these aircraft are conducting essential operations.

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00