Results for: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Joby Aviation, a leader in developing electric air taxis, has acquired Xwing Inc.’s autonomy division, bolstering its position in autonomous aviation technology. Xwing’s expertise in autonomous flight, including its Superpilot software, enhances Joby’s portfolio, facilitating safe, uncrewed operations. This acquisition aligns with Joby’s vision of accessible and affordable aerial mobility, leveraging Xwing’s comprehensive approach to perception technology, system integration, and certification. Additionally, it expands opportunities for collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense on technology development.

Congress is expected to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) without a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. However, critics argue that DEI initiatives prioritize race over merit and skill in the industry, compromising safety. The FAA’s past actions, such as altering its air traffic controller test to increase African American representation, have faced legal challenges due to race discrimination concerns. Industry insiders and experts warn that placing unqualified individuals in critical aviation roles poses a grave risk to passengers and industry operations.

Families of victims who lost loved ones in the fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 are urging the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute the planemaker criminally. They allege that Boeing violated a 2021 deal to improve its compliance program after the crashes, citing a recent in-flight blowout incident involving a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet. The Justice Department is investigating the matter and considering whether Boeing breached the agreement, which included a deferred prosecution charge on the condition of compliance. Family members argue for an independent monitor to ensure Boeing’s adherence to the agreement and emphasize the need for accountability.