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Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot — U.S. eVTOL operations to start in 2026 across 10 states

Joby Aviation was selected as a partner in the White House‑backed federal air‑taxi pilot and will begin early eVTOL passenger operations across 10 U.S. states in 2026. The award enables pre‑commercial, government‑supervised flights intended to accelerate Joby’s path to full commercial service.

2026-03-09T17:51:26.574890-07:00

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Archer accuses Joby of defrauding U.S. government, concealing Chinese supply‑chain ties

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00

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Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel

2026-03-09T23:33:36.969144-07:00

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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

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Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger Airbus, Leonardo and Thales’ proposed consolidation of space activities is facing formal pushback from local competitors, exposing friction points that could lengthen regulatory reviews and threaten clearance. The objections heighten political and antitrust scrutiny and increase the likelihood of conditions or blocked approval.

2026-03-10T05:39:07.476815-07:00

Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger

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Archer accuses Joby of defrauding U.S. government, concealing Chinese supply‑chain ties Archer Aviation filed a counterclaim accusing rival Joby Aviation of defrauding the U.S. government and concealing close Chinese supply‑chain and corporate ties it allegedly used to gain an unfair competitive advantage. The move escalates a widening legal dispute between two leading eVTOL developers, intensifying regulatory and national‑security scrutiny.

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00

Archer accuses Joby of defrauding U.S. government, concealing Chinese supply‑chain ties

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Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel Pakistan's government has blocked JPMorgan's access to a New York hotel linked to Pakistan International Airlines, preventing the bank from exercising control over the property. The move creates immediate legal and financial friction around PIA's overseas assets and could affect ongoing privatisation efforts.

2026-03-09T23:33:36.969144-07:00

Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel

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Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot — U.S. eVTOL operations to start in 2026 across 10 states Joby Aviation was selected as a partner in the White House‑backed federal air‑taxi pilot and will begin early eVTOL passenger operations across 10 U.S. states in 2026. The award enables pre‑commercial, government‑supervised flights intended to accelerate Joby’s path to full commercial service.

2026-03-09T17:51:26.574890-07:00

Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot — U.S. eVTOL operations to start in 2026 across 10 states

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Mississippi jury acquits former military aircraft engineer of lying, obstruction in probe of 2017 deadly crash A federal jury in Greenville, Mississippi, has acquitted a former military aircraft engineer of charges that he made false statements and obstructed justice during the criminal investigation into a deadly 2017 military plane crash. He had overseen maintenance of the aircraft involved.

2026-03-09T17:00:42.121380-07:00

Mississippi jury acquits former military aircraft engineer of lying, obstruction in probe of 2017 deadly crash

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Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026 Transport Canada and Ottawa confirmed a US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance facility will open at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026 in partnership with US CBP. Contractors Pomerleau and Alstef Canada were selected; a York Aviation study projected a CAD5.3 billion economic benefit.

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00

Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

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

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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Archer joins White House air‑taxi pilot to ready Midnight for H2 2026 operations in Florida, New York and Texas Archer has joined the White House’s federal air‑taxi pilot program and will work with partners in Florida, New York and Texas to prepare for early commercial operations of its Midnight eVTOL as soon as the second half of 2026. The move focuses on regulatory trials, local site readiness and operational integration.

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

Archer joins White House air‑taxi pilot to ready Midnight for H2 2026 operations in Florida, New York and Texas

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Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot — U.S. eVTOL operations to start in 2026 across 10 states

Archer accuses Joby of defrauding U.S. government, concealing Chinese supply‑chain ties

Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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