Industry news digest · EASA
EASA issued Decision 2026/001/R updating specifications supporting maintenance-certifying staff training for electric, hybrid and other unconventional aircraft
The update addresses operational suitability data and aircraft-type training, contributing to the framework needed throughout an aircraft’s operating life
Source: EASAArcher Aviation announced plans to conduct demonstrations of its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxis at general aviation facilities across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin in Texas. The planned networks include fixed-base operator (FBO) locations and other GA facilities to establish future operational infrastructure
Read storyEHang has partnered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to assess regulatory, technical, and safety requirements for introducing eVTOL aircraft in Malaysia. This cooperation aims to establish a pathway for potential advanced air mobility operations under Malaysian regulations but does not authorize commercial flights
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Tesla demonstrated a Roadster prototype launching from a ramp and rotating in the air before landing on 15 October, according to Euronews. The demonstration used thrusters associated with SpaceX technology
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