joby aviation Joby Aviation Seeks $300 Million in New Public Offering Before 2025 Air Taxi Launch Joby Aviation launches a $300 million public stock offering to fund its final certification and manufacturing steps ahead of a planned 2025 commercial launch.
zipline Zipline Taps Former Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja to Lead Global Expansion Drone delivery startup Zipline appoints Deepak Ahuja, a former Tesla and Verily CFO, as its first chief business and financial officer. Ahuja oversees global financial operations and drives expansion in the US and beyond.
boeing Boeing Ousts CEO Muilenburg Amid Ongoing 737 Max Crisis Boeing replaces CEO Dennis Muilenburg with Chairman David Calhoun as the company struggles to fix its damaged reputation following two fatal 737 Max crashes.
wing Wing Launches First FAA-Approved Commercial Drone Deliveries in the US Alphabet's Wing begins delivering packages to U.S. customers in Virginia through a new pilot program with Walgreens and FedEx. This milestone marks the first federally approved commercial drone delivery operation in the country.
amazon Amazon Secures Patent for Opt-In Drone Surveillance Technology Amazon receives a patent for a drone-based data gathering system that uses geo-fencing to monitor specific areas. The company emphasizes that the technology functions strictly as an opt-in service for authorized homes.
amazon Amazon Wins Patent for Drone-Based Home Surveillance System Amazon receives federal approval for a patent allowing delivery drones to perform home security checks. The technology raises significant privacy concerns among legal experts as drones could alert authorities to detected anomalies.
faa FAA Grants First Airline Certification to Google's Wing Drone Delivery Service The Federal Aviation Administration officially certifies Alphabet's Wing Aviation to operate as a commercial airline, marking a first for the U.S. drone delivery industry. This approval allows the Google spinoff to begin delivering everyday packages directly to American homes.
faa Alphabet's Wing Earns First FAA Air Carrier Certification for Drone Deliveries Wing becomes the first drone delivery company to receive an FAA Air Carrier Certification, paving the way for commercial operations in the United States. The company plans to launch its initial delivery trials in Virginia later this year.
boeing FAA Reverses Stance, Joins Global Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX Following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, aviation regulators worldwide ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft over serious safety concerns. The U.S. FAA initially defends the planes but ultimately joins the global ban after facing mounting pressure and new crash evidence.
boeing Global Regulators Clear Boeing 737 MAX for Safe Return to Service Global aviation authorities lift suspension orders on the 737 MAX following extensive software updates and rigorous pilot training validations. The aircraft now features enhanced safety systems and meets all regulatory requirements to resume commercial flights.
dot DOT Proposes to Let Drones Fly at Night and Over People Without Waivers The DOT proposes new rules allowing commercial drones to fly at night and over people without waivers.
faa FAA Proposes New Rules to Allow Drones to Fly at Night and Over People The Department of Transportation announces a proposed rule change that removes waiver requirements for drone flights at night and over populated areas. The new regulations establish specific safety conditions to minimize risks and open the door for expanded commercial drone operations.