Special-purpose Aircraft

EASA Makes UL 2580:2026 Mandatory for eVTOL Battery Approval

EASA makes UL 2580:2026 mandatory for eVTOL battery approval, reshaping EU certification for OEMs and suppliers. Learn the export, compliance, and procurement impact now.

How Low Altitude Airspace Rules Affect eVTOL Route Planning and Safety

Low altitude airspace rules shape every eVTOL route decision, from compliance and obstacle avoidance to safety margins and dispatch reliability. Discover what really makes routes viable.

EASA Tightens eVTOL Battery Rules for EU Market

EASA Tightens eVTOL Battery Rules for EU Market: learn how UL 2580:2026, BMS compliance, and new thermal safety checks could reshape EU certification, sourcing, and export readiness.

Civil Drone Technology Payload Systems: Key Trade-Offs for Mission Fit

Civil drone technology payload systems shape endurance, data quality, integration, and compliance. Explore the key trade-offs to choose the right mission-fit payload architecture.

EASA Adds Mandatory eVTOL Battery TRPV Test

EASA adds mandatory eVTOL battery TRPV test from Oct 1, 2026. Learn how SC-VTOL-03 impacts certification, thermal design, sourcing, and EU market access.

FAA Tightens eVTOL Battery Cooling Certification

FAA Tightens eVTOL Battery Cooling Certification: learn how the new FAA rule reshapes battery thermal management, supplier compliance, and type certification strategy.

EASA Opens Cross-Border Cargo Drone Pilot

EASA opens a cross-border cargo drone pilot across Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Learn how EU 2023/2227, UTM rules, and operator approval could reshape B2B logistics.

FAA Tightens eVTOL Airworthiness on Thermal Monitoring

FAA tightens eVTOL airworthiness with mandatory thermal monitoring, cloud data access, and third-party verification. See how the new certification rule could reshape U.S. market entry and supply-chain compliance.

JAA Raises Salt Spray Bar for Amphibious Aircraft Sensors

JAA Raises Salt Spray Bar for Amphibious Aircraft Sensors: learn how Japan’s new 1440h ISO 9227 NSS rule impacts certification, imports, retesting, and supplier readiness from 2026 Q3.

Urban Air Mobility UAM Operations: 5 Risks Cities Must Solve First

Urban Air Mobility UAM operations face five make-or-break city risks: infrastructure, airspace, safety, regulation, and public trust. See what must be solved before scaling.