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Aircraft

GAMA White Paper Maps Funding Path for Euro Clean Tech

White Paper outlines several recommendations for bolstering investment support in aviation companies
Pipistrel Velis Electro
Avionics

Vaeridion Partners With Garmin for Microliner Test Aircraft

All-electric regional concept to feature G600 TXi avionics
Vaeridion Microliner
Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
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VerdeGo Makes Move from R&D to Customer Deliveries

Pre-certification powerplant offers OEMs opportunities for testing
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Aircraft

Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL

German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027
VoloXPro eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout
8 seater layout ERA
ATC

Digital Tower Technology Coalition Pushing Remote ATC

Cross-section of stakeholders encouraging implementation throughout NAS
A digital tower at London Heathrow International Airport
Avionics

Reliable Robotics Raises $160 Million For Autonomous Flight

U.S. start-up is pressing for FAA certification in 2028
Reliable Robotics
Training and Workforce

Drone Industry Faces Talent Crunch Ahead of BVLOS Launch

FAA's Part 108 rules exposes gaps in drone talent pipeline
Mighty Fly Cento
Aircraft

Vertical Achieves Full Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition

UK eVTOL developer becomes second in world to accomplish testing milestone
Vertical VX4 aircraft in flight
Aircraft

Lyte Aviation Announces SkyClinic VTOL Aircraft Concept

Indian leasing group Vman has provisionally agreed to buy 10 aircraft
Tiltrotor aircraft concept with surgical suite in disaster zone
Engines

MagniX Debuts Electric Motor for Light Aircraft

Air-cooled MagniAIR poised to benefit from MOSAIC rule
MagniX MagniAIR Van's Aircraft RV-10 in-flight render
Maintenance and Modifications

DUST Identity Targets Counterfeit Aircraft Parts

Diamonds are an MRO’s best friend
DUST Identity diamond dust marker
Sustainability and Environment

Aura Aero Secures €50 million in Series B Funding Round

Electric aircraft developer has now raised almost $400 million
Aura Aero aircraft rendering against sky background
Aircraft

Eve Air Mobility Aims for Eve-100 eVTOL Entry into Service in 2027

With the backing of Embraer, Eve has the experience to reach certification.
Eve eVTOL prototype hovering in flight
Aircraft

Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers
Elysian E9X rendering in flight
Engines

French Funding Backs Ascendance’s Hybrid Propulsion System

Support from France 2030 will help enable series production of propulsion system
Ascendance Atea hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Vaeridion Fundraising to Build Microliner Prototype

Increased industrialization at Oberpfaffenhoffen follows acquisition of ex-Lilium battery center
Vaeridion Microliner
ATC

Joby Taps Air Space Intelligence To Manage eVTOL Traffic Coordination

Flyways AI platform will coordinate eVTOL flights with ATC
Joby's eVTOL aircraft flies over the Golden Gate Bridge
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Reliable Completes Detect-and-avoid Tests Near Airports

Data from flight-test campaign substantiates new FAA drone standards
Reliable Robotics’ detect-and-avoid system