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Inmarsat, Cranfield University Dissect Connectivity Benefits for Aviation

A new report by Inmarsat and Cranfield University asserts that aviation's future should be built on 21 advances in digital connectivity over the next 15 years..
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Supernal Becomes Latest eVTOL Developer to Plan for Services in Miami

The Hyundai subsidiary has signed an agreement with the city of Miami to advance AAM development in southeast Florida.
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Business Aviation Group Luxaviation and Rolls-Royce Power Up For Advanced Air Mobility Operations Network

Luxaviation says initial eVTOL operations could start from its extensive network of private terminals in some 120 locations worldwide and aircraft could be managed under its 15 air operator certificates.
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New U.S. Legislation Provides Firmer Foundation for Advanced Air Mobility

During the Vertical Flight Society’s recent Transformative Vertical Flight conference in San Jose, California, Supernal's head of policy, Diana Cooper, addressed how regulatory paths may be getting clearer.
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How Electra Plans To Deliver Fixed-wing Payload and Range in Helicopter Habitats

The U.S. company is completing development of the hybrid-electric powertrain it intends to fly on a two-seat technology demonstrator by the end of 2022, en route to type certification in 2026.
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Natilus Claims Blended Wing Autonomous Freighters Will Transform Air Freight Business

The California start-up says it will have a full-scale prototype flying by around mid-2023 and it is targeting type certification and first deliveries in 2026.
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UK's Future Flight Challenge Pushes for Green and Inclusive Air Transport

The government-industry alliance is working to achieve objectives for 2030 that were published in the 2021 "Future Flight Vision & Roadmap" document.
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Chinese Regulators Adopt Special Conditions for EHang's Autonomous EH216 eVTOL Aircraft

The Civil Aviation Administration of China's acceptance of special conditions for certifying EHang's two-seat, fully autonomous vehicle should clear the way for its approval for operations in China.
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Tech Mahindra Joins Engineering Team To Bring Aska Flying SUV to Market

The Indian technology group is partnering with California-based start-up NFT to develop the four-seat Aska personal transportation vehicle that the companies say could complete type certification in 2026.
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AutoFlight Promises an Air Mobility Cost Revolution with Its Prosperity I eVTOL Aircraft

The Chinese company aims to present a preproduction version of the four-seat aircraft by late 2022 and be ready to start type certification work in the first quarter of 2023.
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Airbus and CFM to Advance Zero-E Hydrogen Propulsion Plan Using an A380 Airliner Testbed

The European aerospace group is evaluating three potential designs for a hydrogen-powered airliner under the ZeroE project that it announced in September 2020.
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Long Beach Seeks an Advanced Air Mobility Future Through Wisk Partnership

Wisk Aero and Long Beach, California, will establish a working group dedicated to introducing and AAM ecosystem in the southern part of the state.
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New Forecast Sees Vast Advanced Air Mobility Services in the Asia Pacific Region by 2050

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and tranportation consultancy Roland Berger say the Asia Pacific market could generate annual revenues of $36.9 billion by 2050.
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Elroy Air Makes the Case for Chaparral's Transformation of Air Cargo Services

The U.S. start-up is working to bring its autonomous, hybrid-electric Chaparral C1 VTOL cargo transporter into commercial service by 2023.
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H2Fly Is Ready for the Next Leg of Its Flight Path to Hydrogen-powered Commercial Aviation

The German start-up has completed flight testing of its HY4 technology demonstrator and is working with Deutsche Aircraft to start flying a converted Dornier 328 regional airliner.
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Skyports and Eve Start Work on eVTOL Concept of Operations for Japan

The partners are among several advanced air mobility companies engaged with Japanese authorities with a view to launching eVTOL air taxi services in the country from 2025.
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Joby eVTOL Prototype Aircraft Has Accident During Flight Testing

The company reported the accident in an 8K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16.
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MightyFly Steps Up Flight Testing for Automated, Autonomous Cargo Deliveries

The company's MF-100 aircraft is remotely monitored by fully trained pilots and will be able to operate from small landing sites where freight can be automatically transferred to and from last-mile ground vehicles.
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Rolls-Royce Teams with Embraer and Wideroe on New Green Regional Airliner Plan

The Norwegian airline is joining a 12-month joint study with the UK-based aero engines group and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.
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Eve Prepares to Fly Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype As Order Book Swells

Operators in Australia this week made agreements with the manufacturer that could lead to 90 more of its eVTOL aircraft entering service from 2026.
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