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Texas hosts first White House–backed tests for electric air taxis
transportation28 days ago

Texas hosts first White House–backed tests for electric air taxis

Texas launches a White House–backed pilot program to test electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous eVTOLs with Joby, Beta, and Wisk. Over a week, the companies will fly passenger-free test routes between cities and regional airports (including Dallas–Fort Worth) to collect data for potential certification and help shape future regulations, with additional tests planned nationwide. Regulators will monitor air-traffic control handling while developers push toward type certification, despite tech hurdles like battery weight and sensor decisions and ongoing corporate legal battles.

via The Verge|
#certification#electric-air-taxis#evtol
Premium Cabin Upgrades Stall as Regulators Slow Certification
business1 month ago

Premium Cabin Upgrades Stall as Regulators Slow Certification

Airlines are racing to install luxurious, technologically complex business-class suites (with sliding doors and configurable layouts) to attract high-spending travelers, but certification delays from regulators are slowing approvals. Some planes wait for seats or doors to be certified, leaving flights with limited use or doors locked open, as examples from United Polaris, Lufthansa Allegris, KLM, and Air India illustrate. Regulators say they’re working to streamline safety testing, but the backlog persists as manufacturers adapt to more differentiated cabin designs.

via Business Insider|
#airlines#aviation#business
Luxury airplane cabins stall on safety red tape, delaying premium-seat rollouts
travel1 month ago

Luxury airplane cabins stall on safety red tape, delaying premium-seat rollouts

New premium cabin designs with privacy walls and advanced tech are being slowed by stricter, multi-year certification processes, risking empty business-class suites at launch and a slower rollout even as demand for luxury travel grows; while some carriers push for standardization to speed approvals, the trend toward high-end cabins is unlikely to fade, it will just take longer to bring to market.

via CNN|
#airlines#aviation#certification
Regenerative Foods Boom Hits Aisles, But Labeling Remains Murky
business2 months ago

Regenerative Foods Boom Hits Aisles, But Labeling Remains Murky

Regenerative agriculture is moving from niche to mainstream, with about $2 billion in retail sales and commitments from major food makers and retailers, plus a $700 million US government pilot to support soil-health practices. But the lack of a uniform federal standard means labels vary in meaning, raising greenwashing concerns; third-party certs like ROC aim to add credibility. Regenerative products are still pricier and less widespread, so brands must tell credible stories beyond the label to win consumers.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#certification#consumer-trends
Label Wars: The Global Drive to Certify AI-Free, Human-Made Content
technology6 months ago

Label Wars: The Global Drive to Certify AI-Free, Human-Made Content

Across industries, a global race is on to devise a universal 'human-made' or 'AI-free' label as generative AI disrupts work from film to publishing; dozens of schemes exist—from free badges to paid audits—yet no agreed standard risks confusing consumers. Experts say the path forward requires a transparent, industry-wide certification system that can verify genuine human origin beyond a binary AI/AI-free distinction.

via BBC|
#ai-free#branding#certification
Lufthansa Clears Certification, Expands Allegris 787 Business Class
business7 months ago

Lufthansa Clears Certification, Expands Allegris 787 Business Class

After a lengthy certification delay due to the Allegris 787 business-class seating configurations, Lufthansa will start selling 25 of the 28 seats on the 787 by April 15 (three second-row seats remain blocked), with bookings open for Classic seats and other premium options as the airline rolls out Allegris across its fleet and aims for 29 787s by 2027.

via Business Insider|
#allegris#boeing-787#business
Trump's Decertification Threat to Canadian Jets Sparks Aviation Safety Debate
politics8 months ago

Trump's Decertification Threat to Canadian Jets Sparks Aviation Safety Debate

Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft in the US, a move critics say would politicize aviation safety and could disrupt flights if applied to new deliveries; the FAA would ultimately decide eligibility, while existing aircraft would not be affected. The feud also comes amid Canada’s own Gulfstream certification delays and broader concerns about how certification is handled in practice.

via Business Insider|
#aviation-safety#bombardier#certification
Think Before You Pop: A Doctor's Guide to Supplements
health8 months ago

Think Before You Pop: A Doctor's Guide to Supplements

More than half of Americans take dietary supplements, but doctors warn that most supplements lack FDA approval and can carry risks, including emergency-room reactions. Before taking anything, verify products with third-party certifications (USP/NSF), avoid multi-ingredient formulas, and monitor dosages as seriously as medications. Bring your supplement bottles to your doctor for review to check for interactions and ensure they address your actual health concerns, while being wary of unverified social-media claims.

via The New York Times|
#certification#health#regulation
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery capacity confirmed amid design doubts
technology1 year ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery capacity confirmed amid design doubts

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is expected to feature a thinner design and a larger battery, potentially up to 4,200mAh, though recent leaks suggest it may not be as slim as previously rumored. The device is also associated with high-end Qualcomm processors and may use traditional lithium-ion batteries instead of silicon-carbon technology, indicating possible changes in its design and capacity. Despite uncertainties, it may still offer better endurance than the iPhone 17 Air.

via Notebookcheck|
#battery-upgrade#certification#leak
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and A07 Receive Certifications Amid Rumors of Launch
technology1 year ago

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and A07 Receive Certifications Amid Rumors of Launch

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has been certified in China, supporting 45W charging and rumored to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip and an 11,600 mAh battery. The Galaxy A07 has also been certified in Singapore, with details about its specifications still unconfirmed, but expected to include a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and Android 15.

via GSMArena.com|
#battery#certification#galaxy-a07
Qi 2.2 Wireless Charging Gains Momentum with New Fast Chargers and Power Banks
technology1 year ago

Qi 2.2 Wireless Charging Gains Momentum with New Fast Chargers and Power Banks

The Wireless Power Consortium has certified eight new Qi2.2 wireless charging products, including power banks and stands, with speeds increasing to 25W. Although products are not yet on sale, several companies like Ugreen, Baseus, Belkin, and others are preparing to launch Qi2.2-compatible devices, which could boost adoption among manufacturers.

via The Verge|
#certification#fast-charging#power-banks