FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether Joby Aviation violated import and tariff rules, following a complaint filed by rival Archer Aviation. The case adds a new layer of trade and regulatory scrutiny to the already escalating Joby–Archer competition in the air-taxi market.
Flying Magazine
• Ryan Ewing
By Flying Magazine: New FAA airmen data for 2025 shows rising student pilot numbers, a younger pilot base, and women pilots topping 100,000 for the first time.
Airways Magazine
• Helwing Villamizar
By Airways Magazine: Aviation safety debate post-DCA crash: The House’s ALERT Act covers more ground, while the Senate’s ROTOR Act is more limited.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
By AirInsight: If China's airlines receive 33 C919s in 2026, COMAC would only reach a rate of 2–3/month, constrained by LEAP‑1C engine risk and export limits.
The Air Current
• Elan Head
By The Air Current: Common Automation Platform concept progresses as DOT tees up next funding request.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: South African Airways’ group chief, John Lamola, has resigned and will step down from the top post at the end of April.The company has appointed an acting chief — catering subsidiary Air Chefs had Matshela Seshibe — while it looks to recruit a permanent successor.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Maleth-Aero at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: A Cirrus SR-20 training aircraft from the Ecole de l'Air et de l'Espace crashed near Montagne de Lure. Both crew members survived with injuries.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
