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Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025

Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust

The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024

Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner

Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe

Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 2024

Videos

A First Look at Dassault’s Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet

A First Look at Dassault’s Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet

Aircraft

May 10, 2021

eVTOLs Are Magnets for Investors, but Will They Be Cash Cows?

eVTOLs Are Magnets for Investors, but Will They Be Cash Cows?

Aircraft

May 5, 2021

Flying Cessna’s Citation Longitude Business Jet

Flying Cessna’s Citation Longitude Business Jet

Aircraft

April 30, 2021

Bombardier Global Aircraft - Get Speed and Range, Not Tradeoffs

Bombardier Global Aircraft - Get Speed and Range, Not Tradeoffs

Aircraft

April 20, 2021

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Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing

Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport

Aircraft

September 12, 2024

Embraer Explores Options for Indian Supply Chain

Efforts focus on bid to supply KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft to Indian Air Force

Aircraft

September 12, 2024

NBAA To Honor Hundreds for Safe Flying

NBAA's Flying Safety Program highlights professionalism and culture

Aircraft

September 10, 2024

Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000

Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300

Charter & Fractional

September 10, 2024

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Up in First-half 2024

Turboprop segment saw slight decline, but business jet shipments rose 9% YOY

Aircraft

September 10, 2024

Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype

Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes

Aircraft

September 9, 2024

Vegas Takes Center Stage in Shifting Environment for NBAA

Organization's BACE will remain in Las Vegas through 2026

Aircraft

September 9, 2024

Bombardier Provides Base for Learjet Restoration Project

New agreement will give the project a long-term home

Aircraft

September 9, 2024

Business Aviation Flying Sees Gain in August

More declines expected in North America and Europe in September 2024

Aircraft

September 9, 2024

EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners

JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain

Sustainability and Environment

September 6, 2024

Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry

Aircraft

September 5, 2024

Bombardier Prepared for Stable Deliveries of 150+ Jets Per Year

Company says pricing remains strong and delivery mix will be balanced

Aircraft

September 5, 2024

Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights

Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions

Airlines

September 5, 2024

Leasing Group Solyu Agrees To Buy Jekta's Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Swiss start-up is developing hydrogen- and battery-powered versions of PHA-ZE 100

Aircraft

September 5, 2024

Archer Tops 400 Flights with Midnight Aircraft

Archer's Midnight eVTOL prototype has been busy this year

Aircraft

September 3, 2024

Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs

Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?

Aircraft

September 3, 2024