Aerospace Update | May 2026
Proposal for Streamlined U.S. Regulatory Approval for Novel Commercial Space Activities Tyler S. Cox Office of Space Commerce (“OSC”) has released a proposal for streamlining regulatory approval of novel commercial...
eVTOL Takes Flight: Navigating Certification, Regulation, and IP in Advanced Air Mobility
Key Takeaways: eVTOL aircraft are moving toward real-world deployment, but certification remains a critical hurdle alongside early operational programs like the FAA’s eIPP. As companies advance in parallel, careful coordination...
AI Is Going Nuclear: How Major Tech Companies Are Pursuing Nuclear Energy—And How Energy Startups Can Avoid Common Collaboration Pitfalls
Key Takeaways: As major technology companies turn to nuclear energy, early-stage nuclear companies may face heightened intellectual property (IP) risks due to asymmetric negotiations. Building and documenting strong background IP—and...
Aerospace Update | January 2026
Gogo Launches 5G Air-To-Ground Network, Amidst Legal Headwinds Sashank Krothapally Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced on December 29, 2025, that its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network is ready to serve...
Airbus Americas Seeks U.S. Tariff Exemption on Aircraft Parts Amid Upcoming Trade Deal Review and Industry Growth
In a recent letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, as reported by Mexico Business News, Airbus Americas CEO Robin Hayes warned that U.S. tariffs on aircraft parts...
