FutureFlight

FF newsletter
FUTURE FLIGHT
Sign up for our free newsletter

News and analysis covering cutting-edge aviation technology and business models, including zero-carbon propulsion, eVTOL aircraft, automation and autonomy, and new infrastructure.

Subscribe

FutureFlight News

FutureFlight

CAE to Provide Engineering Simulator for Jaunt's eVTOL Aircraft

The training and simulation group is to design and develop the Jaunt Aircraft Systems Integration Lab to accelerate design and development work on the flight deck and aircraft systems.
Article image
FutureFlight On The Radar

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Early Estimates of Urban Air Mobility Market Size

A report from the investment bank says a tougher-than-anticipated path to regulatory approval and service entry for eVTOL aircraft means investors will have to be more patient about the scale and pace of financial returns.
FutureFlight

Collins Steps Up Involvement as Advanced Air Mobility Enabler

The avionics and aircraft systems group is active in two European programs focused on how eVTOL aircraft can be safely and efficiently integrated into existing airspace.
Article image
FutureFlight

Venture Capitalist Sees Biden and Buttigieg as Advanced Air Mobility Backers

Up.Partners has invested in the sector and feels that it is set to attract plenty more capital, especially with more support from the U.S. government.
Article image
FutureFlight

Wright Reports Progress On Propulsion System For Electric Airliner

The New York-based company has demonstrator an inverter that will convert DC power from batteries to the AC power that will drive electric motors.
Article image
FutureFlight

Jaunt Opts To Design and Build eVTOL Aircraft In Canada

Former Bombardier Aerospace executive Eric Côté will lead the new Jaunt Air Mobility Canada operation, which will likely be based in the province of Quebec, which offers potential government funding and an established aerospace skills base.
Article image
FutureFlight

Investors Back Regent's Plans For All-electric Wing-in-ground-effect Seaglider

Regent Craft says it holds $465 million worth of orders from airlines and ferry companies for its 12-passenger seaglider vehicle, which is expected to enter service in 2025.
Article image
FutureFlight

Work Starts on Canada's Air Traffic Management Network for Advanced Air Mobility

The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium has enlisted the expertise of German automated air traffic management specialist D3 Technologies.
Article image
FutureFlight

Wisk Agrees to Operate Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Flights for Blade

Up to 30 of Wisk's new sixth generation eVTOL aircraft will join the Blade Air Mobility network whenever the company earns FAA approval for autonomous passenger flights.
Article image
FutureFlight On The Radar

Navigating the Winding Road to Aviation's Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel

PreScouter's researchers have attempted to objectively assess the hydrogen value chain and what they see as the key opportunities and challenges associated with replacing fossil fuels.
FutureFlight On The Radar

FAA Allows Exemption Over Part 135 Training Requirements for UPS Flight Forward Drone Pilots

A detailed explanation of its decision may provide guidance regarding the FAA's attitude toward remotely operated aircraft.
FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Awards Airworthiness Approval to Beta's Alia eVTOL Prototype

The approval under the air force's 516c airworthiness certification criteria clear the way for the six-seat Alia aircraft to conduct manned test flights as part of the Agility Prime program.
Article image
FutureFlight

Safran Plans Fire Protection System for Electric Aircraft

The electric-motor manufacturer is partnering with pyrotechnic specialist Pyroalliance to bring equipment to market by 2023 that could provide instant protection against electric arcs.
Article image
FutureFlight

ZeroAvia Says Flight Test Accident Will Not Delay Hydrogen Aircraft Service Entry

The company has released a longer statement on the April 29 off-airport landing of its flight test aircraft and set up an internal investigation team.
Article image
FutureFlight

Vertiport Plans Support Singapore's Case To Be World's First eVTOL Air Taxi Market

Ground infrastructure provider Skyports sees Asia and the U.S. being early-adopter markets for urban air mobility services, with Europe following soon after.
Article image
FutureFlight

Astro Aerospace Set To Complete Acquisition of Horizon Aircraft

Astro, which is preparing to be listed on the Nasdaq market, will give Horizon's owners five million common shares in return for full control of the company.
Article image
FutureFlight

EHang Adds Fourth Spanish Partner to Urban Air Mobility Development Network

In addition to a new partnership with the Catalan region's airports group, EHang says it will work with local officials to make the city of Zaragoza an aerial transportation hub following test flights of its EH216 eVTOL aircraft.
Article image
FutureFlight

No Injuries as ZeroAvia's Piper Testbed Lands Off-Airport in Test Flight

The Piper M Series aircraft sustained some damage when its crew had to land in a field near Cranfield Airport in the UK, where ZeroAvia is doing development work on its hydrogen propulsion system.
Article image
FutureFlight

Electric Propulsion Pioneer Warns Congress U.S. Could Fall Behind Aerospace Technology Rivals

MagniX CEO Roei Ganzarski was among electric aviation advocates testifying before a hearing of the House of Representatives' aviation subcommittee.
Article image
FutureFlight

Former Boeing Marketing Leader Randy Tinseth Joins Faradair

He strengthens the UK company's efforts to bring the BEHA hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2026.
Article image