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The Gulfstream G700 Achieves FAA Type Certification

The G700 is now the fastest business jet in Gulfstream's fleet.

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In Development: A Guide On What To Expect With The Gulfstream G400

Gulfstream hopes to enter the G400 into production next year.

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FAA Grants Part 145 Certificate To Archer Aviation

This authorizes Archer to conduct maintenance and repair tasks on its aircraft.

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This Single Pilot Amphibious Aircraft Just Got Certified By The FAA

Attaining FAA primary category certification will open a window to the global market.

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Boeing 737 MAX 7
Boeing Requests Boeing 737 MAX 7 Certification Exemption Over Anti-Ice Issue

Will this delay the plane's certification even longer?

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No Time Wasted: Boeing Starts 737 MAX 10 Certification Flights

While Boeing has had over 1,000 flight hours on the aircraft, now the FAA is joining them inflight.

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This Cool Technology Uses Augmented Reality To Help Pilots See Through Smoke

The new technology is in the process of becoming STC-certified by the FAA.

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EASA & The FAA Certify The Dassault Falcon 6X Private Jet

The certification comes after over two years of test flight campaigns.

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Embraer E195-E2
Embraer E195-E2 Obtains Chinese Type Certification

The Embraer E195-E2 is the largest member of the E-Jet family.

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How Do Pilot Licenses Look Compared To Those Used To Drive Cars?

Pilot certificates and driver's licenses include some of the same information, but serve different purposes and utilize different aesthetics.

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ASKA's Flying Car Takes Flight After 300 Mile Road Test In Silicon Valley

The vehicle remained airborne for about half a minute before touching down.

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Airbus A321XLR Range Could Be Impacted By Design Safeguards

There is concern regarding the permanent Rear Center Tank and the risk in the event of an accident.

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Lilium Seeks To Become The Only eVTOL Certified By EASA & FAA

The aircraft is already in the process of obtaining European Union certification.

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Air France pilots about to land.
What Are The Minimum Ages For Different Kinds Of Pilot Training?

How young can someone begin training and earn different pilot certificates?

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An Airbus A321XLR flying high above the clouds.
Airbus Wraps Up Week Of Cold Weather Tests For A321XLR

After three full days in the Canadian north performing cold weather testing, an Airbus A321XLR is back in Toulouse warming back up.

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DOT Clears Flyr US Charter Ops 8 Days After The Airline's Collapse

The Foreign Air Carrier Permit was granted on February 9.

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What Does It Take For The FAA To Grant An Airworthiness Certificate?

An army of nearly 1,500 FAA engineers, scientists, test pilots, and inspectors provide aircraft certification services.

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Authorization To Offer: What Is It & When Do Manufacturers Exercise It?

The ATO is signed and released when the manufacturer is ready to market its product.

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What Is A Designated Pilot Examiner & Why Is There A Shortage Of Them?

Designated Pilot Examiners DPE) serve an important role in pilot certification. They conduct practical flight tests, yet their numbers are shrinking.

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