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Joby says CAE simulators will unlock pilot training for U.S. and Dubai commercial operations

Joby says two CAE flight simulators will form the backbone of its pilot training pipeline and enable commercial S4 eVTOL operations in the U.S. and Dubai, according to the company’s president of operations. The devices are positioned as prerequisites for type‑rating and operational readiness.

2026-01-15T13:49:30.830165-08:00
Textron

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottles enters service following FAA certification

By Textron: The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles recently entered into service. Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in October 2025, the integration of Garmin’s Autothrottle system in the Citation M2 Gen2 further supports the most delivered light-entry jet’s capabilities by bringing greater control and precision to pilots.

2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00
Reuters

EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C-919 as part of certification push

By Reuters: Europe's aviation safety regulator EASA on Thursday confirmed reports that it had carried out test flights of the COMAC C-919 jet as it carries out "validation activities" as part of its certification process.

2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00