FutureFlight
Regulations and Government
Archer Aviation Opens Policy Hub in Washington, D.C.
California-based eVTOL developer builds momentum for FAA certification
Aircraft
Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production
Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs VerdeGo’s VH-4T Hybrid-electric Powerplant
Afwerx funds VerdeGo's 400-kW turbine generator development
Airlines
Wilbur Air Will Operate Electra's eSTOL Aircraft in Australia
The operator is a spinoff from AAM infrastructure group Skyportz
Engines
Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding
The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Aircraft
FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform
Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
Avionics
Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator
The company's Certification System Bench means Merlin Pilot can be continuously tested
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operators Commit to Buying Electron Air Taxi
The four-passenger aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028
Aircraft
Textron eAviation Shows Off FAA-approved Velis, Works on Nexus eVTOL
Pipistrel subsidiary is driving electric aircraft innovation at the Textron division
Maintenance and Modifications
Feam Aero Will Maintain ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
U.S.-based maintenance provider has 52 bases worldwide
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
International Skies Open Wider with ICAO's Latest Drone Regulations
The framework policy includes provisions for remote pilot licenses
Airports
Sustainable Aviation Consortium Launches in San Antonio
Ampaire's Electric EEL hybrid-electric technology demonstrator flew to San Antonio for the occasion
Aircraft
GAMA's Associate Membership in AAM Field Continues To Grow
Four companies have come on board as associate members EPIC
Aircraft
EHang Earns Production Certificate for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Airports
Rome's Vertiport Tests AI-Powered Bird Monitoring System
Artificial intelligence could protect eVTOL aircraft from birds
Aircraft
AutoFlight Delivers First Prosperity eVTOL and Certifies Freighter
China's air safety regulator issued a type certificate for the CarryAll aircraft on March 22
Environment
Bombardier Completes Portfolio with Challenger 650 Environmental Declaration
The Challenger 650 EPD details the business jet's environmental footprint from raw material to end-of-life
Avionics
Lilium Fits Garmin Standby Instruments in eVTOL Aircraft Cockpit
Manufacturer aims to start flight testing full-scale prototype by the end of 2024
Airports
Moonware Gets Funding for AI-based Ground Handling Software
Venture capital groups have provided $7 million in fresh capital
Rotorcraft
Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter
Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Engines
Rolls-Royce Starts Testing 320-kilowatt Electric Motor
No reported buyers for the aircraft engine maker's for sale electrical division
Engines
Lange To Help Lyte with Hybrid-hydrogen Powertrain for VTOL Aircraft
Lyte Aviation also aims to recruit Cranfield University PhD students to support the program
Avionics
Honeywell Makes Offer for Autonomous Tech Group Civitanavi
Proposed deal is part of the U.S. aerospace group's plan for the advanced air mobility sector
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Developer TCab Raises $20 Million
Unnamed investor aims to introduce air taxis in the Middle East
Environment
Funding Confirmed for Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator
Aerospace university will be a hub for developing hydrogen propulsion for aviation
Aircraft
Electron Unveils All-electric Five-seat Utility Aircraft
The Dutch start-up aims to be ready to start deliveries in 2028
Aircraft
AAM To Take Center Stage at EBACE 2024
Geneva event to highlight electric, hybrid, and hydrogen aircraft solutions
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Reliable Robotics Gains Fresh Funding for Autonomous Flight Tech
NASA and the U.S. Air Force invest in autonomy
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
Aircraft
Nasdaq-listed XTI Advances Turbine-powered VTOL Aircraft
The company says hybrid-electric propulsion does not deliver sufficient payload and range
