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Bombardier's EcoJet Probes the Fuel-saving Potential For a Blended-Wing-Body Business Jet

Some technologies from the green aviation project could be incorporated into existing Challenger and Global aircraft.
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Korean Partnerships with eVTOL Aircraft Developers Boost Country's Plans for Advanced Air Mobility

Korean Air has signaled an intent to be directly involved in eVTOL air services with the resort island of Jeju, which is eager to use the new aircraft to help achieve its zero-carbon objectives.
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Business Aviation Group EMC Jet to Market Lilium's Pioneer Edition eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Private Owners

The Houston-based aircraft management, charter and brokerage provider has agreed to buy five of the four-seat Pioneer Edition Lilium Jet on undisclosed terms.
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Daher's EcoPulse Technology Demonstrator Readies for First Electric Flight

The EcoPulse hybrid power technology demonstrator is due to begin flights with the electric propulsion system operating by mid-November at the latest.
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Abu Dhabi Launches eVTOL Air Taxi Plan Through Alliance with Archer Aviation

The U.S. eVTOL aircraft developer says it may manufacture some of its Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, where it will establish its regional headquarters.
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Hydrogen Fuel Supply Plans Expand on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Companies are determining where and how they can most effectively support aviation's transition to hydrogen fuels.
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Supernal and Honeywell Develop Ground Control Stations For eVTOL Aircraft

Supernal is also talking to FBOs in the business aviation sector about plans for them to operate vertiports and provide electricity to air taxi operators.
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China Issues the World's First eVTOL Aircraft Type Certificate to EHang's EH216-S Autonomous Vehicle

Commercial passenger-carrying flights can now start in China, with EHang set to increase production and deliveries of the two-seat aircraft.
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Quantum3D and Limosa Introduce Mixed-reality eVTOL Flight Simulator

Quantum3D partnered with Limosa to create a mixed-reality flight simulator for the LimoConnect eVTOL air taxi.
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Lilium Completes Assembly of First Electrical Harness For eVTOL Aircraft

The latest production milestone for the first prototype of the six-passenger vehicle, follows the recent completion of assembly for the first electric propulsion system and composite fuselage.
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SkyDrive and Suzuki Establish eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Subsidiary

The partners are targeting the start of series production for the three-seat, short-range aircraft of 100 units per year.
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Archer Closes Financing, Construction Deals for Georgia eVTOL Air Taxi Factory

Financial incentives from the state of Georgia have supported the choice of location, and shareholder Stellantis is also providing funds.
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Vertical Provides More Details on eVTOL Accident with Flight Testing To Resume in Early 2024

The company says it aims to establish series production close to its Bristol, UK home as long as the right government incentives are available.
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Ampaire Backs Elire Aero's Plans to Electrify eSTOL Utility Aircraft

The start-up says it is close to acquiring an existing aircraft maker and will have partnerships with multiple propulsion system providers.
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Wright Electric Aims for Battery Performance Breakthrough for Aircraft

In early 2024, the company will start altitude testing of its one-megawatt electric motor generator as it continues work on a planned two-megawatt powertrain.
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Opener Rebrands as Pivotal, Unveils 'Helix' Personal eVTOL Aircraft

Pivotal, formerly known as Opener, has introduced its first production-conforming personal eVTOL aircraft.
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Archer Secures First $1 Million Payment from U.S. Air Force For eVTOL Simulator

The U.S. Air Force has paid Archer Aviation nearly $1 million for the delivery of a mobile flight simulator for eVTOL aircraft.
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