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Wright Goes Back to the Future with BAe 146 Airliner Electrification Plan

The start-up announced the electric propulsion conversion plan to coincide with the ongoing United Nations COP26 climate change conference, arguing that net-zero aviation initiatives are an insufficient response.
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New Airbus Scale Innovation Unit Could Boost Technology Breakthroughs

The new innovation hub was announced this week by Airbus's newly appointed chief technical officer.
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EASA Gets MTU's Help To Define Certification Path for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The European aviation safety agency is partnering with German aircraft engine maker MTU to assess new standards, regulations, and verification procedures for what it calls flying fuel cells.
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As First Flight Approaches, Eviation Founder Explains How and Why Alice Got a New Look

With ground testing far advanced, Eviation expects the Alice to start its flight test campaign from its new headquarters in Washington state by the end of 2021.
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Japanese Type Certification of SkyDrive Personal eVTOL Gets Underway

SkyDrive, which claims to be the first eVTOL developer in Japan to have its type certificate application accepted, has pushed back its projected timeline for service entry of its single-seat flying car from 2023 to 2025.
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Hydrogen Commercial Flights Could Start Between UK and Netherlands in 2024

ZeroAvia is working with Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Royal Schiphol Group to prepare for hydrogen-powered flights to London in 19-seat aircraft.
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Updated Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index Reflects New Funding for eVTOL Programs

Lilium, Archer, and Airbus all improved their standing in SMG Consulting's latest monthly rating of the viability of new aircraft developments.
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Ferrovial Launches Plan for UK Vertiport Network with Vertical Aerospace

The partnership with Ferrovial was announced after the eVTOL aircraft developer raised a further $205 million from new backers.
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NASA Invests in Further R&D For More Efficient Airliner Engines

GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney will both work on new engine cores for single-aisle airliners under NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core project.
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Italian Officials Back Plan To Bring Urban Air Mobility to Rome

Volocopter is partnering with infrastructure group Atlantia and Aeroporti di Roma to prepare to launch an eVTOL air taxi network in the Italian capital by 2024.
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Autonomous Aircraft Could Expand the Aviation Ecosystem

Reliable Robotics is making steady progress toward certification of its autonomous technology for the Cessna Caravan single-engine turboprop.
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Skyryse Wins New Funding For FlightOS Automation Technology

Fresh backers have provided an additional $200 million to support work on technology that Skyryse says will improve general aviation safety by reducing pilot workload.
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Mitsubishi and Alaska Air Back ZeroAvia's Plans for Hydrogen Airliners

The Japanese group's maintenance, repair, and overhaul arm will install conversion kits based on ZeroAvia's hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, which will also be used for Alaska Air's Dash 8 fleet of twin-turboprops.
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European Airport Companies Launch UAM Infrastructure Project

Called Urban Blue, a new company engaged in a project to develop vertiports in cities such as Rome, Venice, and Nice expects operations to start in 2024.
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Eve Starts eVTOL 'Simulation' with Helisul Helicopter Charter Flights

Trial flights in November will connect the wealthy Rio de Janeiro suburb of Barra da Tijuca with the Brazilian city's main international airport.
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Toronto Stakes Its Claim to an Advanced Air Mobility Future

The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium's white paper on the benefits of the new mode of transportation for the Greater Toronto area has been welcomed by regional investment agency Toronto Global.
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Helipass Calls For Open Market Opportunity to Stimulate eVTOL Aircraft Growth

The flight booking platform is working to encourage helicopter charter operators to switch to new eVTOL aircraft, such as the four-passenger model being developed by Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions.
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London Heathrow Airport Makes Plans For eVTOL Aircraft Operations

The UK airport has been working with eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace to consider what preparations are needed to integrate the new electric vehicles with existing airline operations.
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How CityAirbus NextGen Could Be Just the First Movement in an Advanced Air Mobility Symphony

The European aerospace group says its approach to the advanced air mobility sector will resemble its path to a strong presence in the mainstream air transport market, which is characterized by product families and global customer support.
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5G Connectivity Advances Set To Expand the Horizons for Autonomous Flight

While enhancing its software platform to support drone operations using low-altitude authorization and notification capability, Skyward is also looking to deliver enhanced autonomous flight capability by tapping 5G cellular networks.
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