FutureFlight

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eVTOL Aircraft Developers Wisk and Lilium Make Leadership Changes

The U.S. and European companies are rebooting their C-suites with new appointments at the start of a critical year for the advanced air mobility sector.

FutureFlight

January 18, 2023

Apus Wins Strategic Funding for Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

The German company is working on fuel-cell-based propulsion systems for a pair of fixed-wing aircraft aimed at the general aviation and regional airline markets.

FutureFlight

January 17, 2023

Mexican Airline Start-up Orders 30 Eviation Alice Electric Commuter Airplanes

Aerus, a new regional carrier, plans to use the nine-seat, fully electric commuter aircraft for “middle-mile” travel in northern Mexico.

FutureFlight

January 17, 2023

Supernal Turns to Microsoft For IT Tools to Develop and Build eVTOL Aircraft

The company announced it will use Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform for autonomous flight simulations and the HoloLens 2 mixed-reality headset for vehicle manufacturing and maintenance.

FutureFlight

January 16, 2023

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Jetoptera Makes Progress with Propulsion System for U.S. Military's HSVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. start-up is preparing to conduct wind-tunnel tests with a subscale model of its patented Fluidic Propulsion System. It says the system will support unprecedentedly high speeds, while also delivering reduced noise and emissions.

FutureFlight

January 13, 2023

Parker Meggitt Develops Energy Buffer for Airbus's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion System

The company aims to have a prototype of its eBuffer system ready to start ground testing in 2023, and another unit ready for flight testing in 2025 with the chosen ZeroE demonstrator aircraft.

FutureFlight

January 12, 2023

Latest FAA Heliport Guidance Does Not Include Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. air safety agency says that for now the advanced air mobility sector should consult with its Office of Airports and Flight Standards.

FutureFlight On The Radar

January 12, 2023

Archer Details eVTOL Program Milestones That Will Release Stellantis Funding

An 8K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains what the eVTOL aircraft developer must do to access up to $150 million in fresh capital from the automotive group.

FutureFlight On The Radar

January 11, 2023

LCI To Add Elroy Air Chaparral eVTOL Aircraft to Lease Portfolio

The hybrid-electric aircraft, which could complete certification by the end of 2023, will have a payload of around 500 pounds and a range of 300 nm. It is intended for autonomous or remotely piloted operations.

FutureFlight

January 11, 2023

Destinus Files New Flight Plan to Bring Hypersonic Aircraft to Market

The European start-up expects to begin flight testing the latest prototype of its hydrogen propulsion system in February, as it prioritizes work on a passenger airliner that could shrink the globe by flying at five times the speed of sound.

FutureFlight

January 10, 2023

Drone Flight Trials in Cornwall Could Build a Template for a Nationwide UK Network

The flight trials will aim to demonstrate how uncrewed air vehicles could be used for missions such as making deliveries for the National Health Service and the Royal Mail.

FutureFlight

January 9, 2023

Ryse eVTOL Aircraft Takes Flight at Consumer Electronics Show

Ryse Aero Technologies' Recon ultralight personal aircraft just became the first eVTOL to fly at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

FutureFlight

January 6, 2023

Electric Aircraft Charging Expert Calls For Standardized Approach

Electro is urging eVTOL aircraft developers not plan carefully for recharging batteries, cautioning that the approach already in use for cars won't work in the aviation sector.

FutureFlight

January 5, 2023

FAA Clears Reliable Robotics for Next Stage of Remote Operations Approval

The company plans to convert existing aircraft, such as the Cessna Caravan, to be remotely operated with an autopilot engaged for all phases of flight.

FutureFlight

January 4, 2023

Horizon Aircraft Achieves First Hover Tests of Cavorite X5 eVTOL Prototype

The Canadian start-up has successfully completed the first hover tests of its half-scale Cavorite X5 eVTOL prototype.

FutureFlight

January 4, 2023

Car Maker Stellantis Will Mass Produce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

The automotive manufacturer will mass produce Archer's Midnight eVTOL air taxi at a new facility in Georgia and will also provide $150 million in fresh capital.

FutureFlight

January 4, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Embark On Another Decisive Year

2023 looks set to test the credibility of ambitious targets set by developers of new electric and autonomous aircraft as certification and financial challenges loom large.

FutureFlight

January 3, 2023

EASA Publishes Proposed Revisions to VTOL Special Condition and Means of Compliance Document

The latest version of the European air safety agency's draft certification requirements covering new eVTOL aircraft includes changes made following a consultation process conducted in mid-2022, and further consultation is planned for 2023.

FutureFlight On The Radar

January 3, 2023

Hydrogen Technology Demonstrator Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year

After aiming to begin flight testing converted twin turboprop regional airliners before the end of 2022, both ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen are now looking to make their first test flights in January.

FutureFlight

December 26, 2022

Fresh Funding Announced For eVTOL Aircraft Developers EHang and Eve

New share issues and lines of credit were announced at the start of the last week of 2022 as both companies manage the cost of bringing new electric aircraft to market.

FutureFlight

December 24, 2022

FutureFlight

Latest

eVTOL Aircraft Developers Wisk and Lilium Make Leadership Changes

The U.S. and European companies are rebooting their C-suites with new appointments at the start of a critical year for the advanced air mobility sector.

Apus Wins Strategic Funding for Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

The German company is working on fuel-cell-based propulsion systems for a pair of fixed-wing aircraft aimed at the general aviation and regional airline markets.

Mexican Airline Start-up Orders 30 Eviation Alice Electric Commuter Airplanes

Aerus, a new regional carrier, plans to use the nine-seat, fully electric commuter aircraft for “middle-mile” travel in northern Mexico.

Supernal Turns to Microsoft For IT Tools to Develop and Build eVTOL Aircraft

The company announced it will use Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform for autonomous flight simulations and the HoloLens 2 mixed-reality headset for vehicle manufacturing and maintenance.

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Jetoptera Makes Progress with Propulsion System for U.S. Military's HSVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. start-up is preparing to conduct wind-tunnel tests with a subscale model of its patented Fluidic Propulsion System. It says the system will support unprecedentedly high speeds, while also delivering reduced noise and emissions.

Parker Meggitt Develops Energy Buffer for Airbus's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion System

The company aims to have a prototype of its eBuffer system ready to start ground testing in 2023, and another unit ready for flight testing in 2025 with the chosen ZeroE demonstrator aircraft.

Latest FAA Heliport Guidance Does Not Include Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. air safety agency says that for now the advanced air mobility sector should consult with its Office of Airports and Flight Standards.

Archer Details eVTOL Program Milestones That Will Release Stellantis Funding

An 8K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains what the eVTOL aircraft developer must do to access up to $150 million in fresh capital from the automotive group.

LCI To Add Elroy Air Chaparral eVTOL Aircraft to Lease Portfolio

The hybrid-electric aircraft, which could complete certification by the end of 2023, will have a payload of around 500 pounds and a range of 300 nm. It is intended for autonomous or remotely piloted operations.

Destinus Files New Flight Plan to Bring Hypersonic Aircraft to Market

The European start-up expects to begin flight testing the latest prototype of its hydrogen propulsion system in February, as it prioritizes work on a passenger airliner that could shrink the globe by flying at five times the speed of sound.

Drone Flight Trials in Cornwall Could Build a Template for a Nationwide UK Network

The flight trials will aim to demonstrate how uncrewed air vehicles could be used for missions such as making deliveries for the National Health Service and the Royal Mail.

Ryse eVTOL Aircraft Takes Flight at Consumer Electronics Show

Ryse Aero Technologies' Recon ultralight personal aircraft just became the first eVTOL to fly at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Electric Aircraft Charging Expert Calls For Standardized Approach

Electro is urging eVTOL aircraft developers not plan carefully for recharging batteries, cautioning that the approach already in use for cars won't work in the aviation sector.

FAA Clears Reliable Robotics for Next Stage of Remote Operations Approval

The company plans to convert existing aircraft, such as the Cessna Caravan, to be remotely operated with an autopilot engaged for all phases of flight.

Horizon Aircraft Achieves First Hover Tests of Cavorite X5 eVTOL Prototype

The Canadian start-up has successfully completed the first hover tests of its half-scale Cavorite X5 eVTOL prototype.

Car Maker Stellantis Will Mass Produce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

The automotive manufacturer will mass produce Archer's Midnight eVTOL air taxi at a new facility in Georgia and will also provide $150 million in fresh capital.

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Embark On Another Decisive Year

2023 looks set to test the credibility of ambitious targets set by developers of new electric and autonomous aircraft as certification and financial challenges loom large.

EASA Publishes Proposed Revisions to VTOL Special Condition and Means of Compliance Document

The latest version of the European air safety agency's draft certification requirements covering new eVTOL aircraft includes changes made following a consultation process conducted in mid-2022, and further consultation is planned for 2023.

Hydrogen Technology Demonstrator Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year

After aiming to begin flight testing converted twin turboprop regional airliners before the end of 2022, both ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen are now looking to make their first test flights in January.

Fresh Funding Announced For eVTOL Aircraft Developers EHang and Eve

New share issues and lines of credit were announced at the start of the last week of 2022 as both companies manage the cost of bringing new electric aircraft to market.

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