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Archer, Team USA organize air taxi transport for Olympics | If you're a renter or in a shared ownership, how many hours do you typically fly over the course of a year? | Minn. airport to build $15.6M customs facility
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November 17, 2025
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Archer, Team USA organize air taxi transport for Olympics
Archer Aviation has partnered with LA28 and Team USA to use air taxis to transport people between venues during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Demonstration flights are slated for next year with Archer's Midnight air taxi. Archer also has acquired Hawthorne Airport, which is near major Olympic venues, to serve as an operational hub.
Full Story: Los Angeles magazine (11/13)
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Aircraft maintenance: Servicing struts
A healthy landing gear system is critical to ensuring that loads are absorbed incrementally, protecting the aircraft and its occupants.
Full Story: AOPA Online (11/10)
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If you're a renter or in a shared ownership, how many hours do you typically fly over the course of a year?
Check out poll results in Wednesday's eBrief. The results from the poll questions in Aviation eBrief do not necessarily represent the views of pilots, aircraft owners or AOPA members, and therefore should not be used for research purposes.
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Minn. airport to build $15.6M customs facility
Shaw Lundquist Associates has received a building permit for a $15.6 million US Customs and Border Protection facility at St. Paul Downtown Holman Field. The 4,800-square-foot facility will replace a smaller CBP location and process 100 to 150 international flights annually. The project, funded by state and federal grants and General Airport Revenue bonds, will include sustainability features such as a green roof, geothermal heat pumps and solar panels.
Full Story: Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (11/12)
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Technology
 
Joby completes first flight of hybrid electric aircraft
Joby Aviation has completed the first flight of its autonomous air taxi, which integrates a hybrid turbine powertrain and SuperPilot autonomy to enhance range and payload. The aircraft, developed in collaboration with L3Harris Technologies, aims to serve both commercial and defense sectors, with potential applications including long-range air taxi services and defense missions such as contested logistics.
Full Story: Aerospace Manufacturing and Design (11/17)
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EASA seeks input on AI framework for aviation safety
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has initiated a public consultation on a legal framework for the use of AI technology in aviation. The first step involves Notice of Proposed Amendment 2025-07, which offers technical guidance in line with the EU AI Act. This consultation aims to gather feedback on the proposed structure and requirements, ensuring the framework reflects the needs and concerns of the aviation sector regarding AI technologies.
Full Story: Unmanned Airspace (11/14)
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