FutureFlight

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Harbour Air’s All-Electric Beaver Performs First Point-to-Point Test Flight

The first eBeaver flew a 45-mile trip between Vancouver and Victoria, Canada, in 24 minutes.

FutureFlight

August 19, 2022

EHang Reports Progress on EH216 eVTOL Certification and Income from Preorders

New customers for the two-passenger, autonomous eVTOL aircraft include China's Tianxingjian Cultural Tourism Investment and Development and Prestige Aviation in Indonesia.

FutureFlight

August 18, 2022

Future of Air Mobility Accelerator Program Aims to Support SME Innovators

The UK's Connected Places Catapult is looking to involve up to 12 small- and medium-sized enterprises in the 2022 Future of Air Mobility Accelerator program, whose backers include Supernal, GKN, Heathrow Airport, and the UK CAA.

FutureFlight On The Radar

August 16, 2022

American Airlines Places Deposit On Supersonic Airliner Order

The planned Overture supersonic airliner is expected to carry between 65 and 85 passengers on flights of up to 4,250 nm and at speeds of up to Mach 1.7.

FutureFlight

August 16, 2022

Videos

Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Still on Track for First Test Flight This Summer

After multiple program delays and a substantial redesign, Eviation says its all-electric Alice aircraft will make its long-awaited first flight this summer. It was named for Lewis Carroll's Victorian novel Alice in Wonderland.

FutureFlight

August 16, 2022

Air Mobility Airo Group Prepares for Initial Public Offering

Airo subsidiary Jaunt recently signaled its intention to set up a second production line for its Journey four-passenger eVTOL air taxi in India.

FutureFlight

August 15, 2022

Cranfield Aerospace Draws Fresh Funding from UAE and California-based Investors

CAeS has now drawn £14.4 million for the development of a hydrogen propulsion system meant to power 19-seat commuter aircraft.

FutureFlight

August 12, 2022

Archer Completes Preliminary Design Review of Newly Named ‘Midnight’ Production eVTOL

Archer says its Midnight eVTOL air taxi is now expected to enter service by 2025, company officials told investors during a quarterly earnings call on Thursday (August 11).

FutureFlight

August 12, 2022

United Airlines Places $10 million Deposit on Archer eVTOLs

A $10 million cash deposit by United Airlines on 100 eVTOL air taxis provides a major financial boost for Archer Aviation.

Aircraft

August 11, 2022

Bombardier Probes Blended Wing Design As Basis For Green Private Jets

The company says it is keeping an open mind on what type of new propulsion systems might be used for future low-carbon business jets.

FutureFlight

August 11, 2022

Brazil Official Signals Strong Support for UAM

Ronei Glanzman, Brazil's secretary of civil aviation believes that the country "has the DNA for eVTOLS."

Regulations and Government

August 10, 2022

United Airlines Places $10 Million Down Payment on Archer eVTOL Air Taxis

United Airlines has reinforced its commitment to purchasing eVTOL air taxis from Archer Aviation with a $10 million down payment on 100 units of the initial production version of the aircraft.

FutureFlight

August 10, 2022

Joby Expands Pentagon eVTOL Partnership to Include U.S. Marine Corps

Joby has signed an expansion to its contract with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program, increasing its potential value by $45 million.

FutureFlight

August 10, 2022

Hydrogen May Well Be the Answer for Green Aviation, But Many Questions Need Addressing

Alton Aviation Consultancy is helping governments and industry to prepare for a future in which aircraft are powered by hydrogen.

FutureFlight On The Radar

August 9, 2022

Bristow Orders Up to 55 of Beta’s Alia 250 eVTOL Aircraft

Helicopter operator Bristow is continuing to expand into the advanced air mobility market with new plans to order as many as 55 Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies.

FutureFlight

August 9, 2022

Wisk Aero Launches Engineering Hub in Montreal

The California-based autonomous eVTOL air taxi developer is expanding its operations into Canada.

FutureFlight

August 9, 2022

Horizon Breaks Free from Astro To Step Up Work on Cavorite eVTOL Aircraft

Astro Aerospace acquired Horizon in June 2021 but was not able to proceed with a planned Nasdaq market listing.

FutureFlight

August 8, 2022

Vertical Completes VX4 eVTOL Prototype, Plans to Begin Test Flights This Summer

The company just released its first half-year earnings report for 2022.

FutureFlight

August 8, 2022

NASA Partners with Zipline to Bring Advanced Air Mobility to the U.S.

NASA is partnering with the San Francisco-based drone operator Zipline to help shape the future of advanced air mobility in the United States.

FutureFlight

August 8, 2022

NASA Steps Up Urban Air Mobility Automation Trials in Vertiport Lab

The U.S. agency believes that automation is the key to making the new mode of air transportation efficient and profitable.

FutureFlight

August 5, 2022

FutureFlight

Latest

Harbour Air’s All-Electric Beaver Performs First Point-to-Point Test Flight

The first eBeaver flew a 45-mile trip between Vancouver and Victoria, Canada, in 24 minutes.

EHang Reports Progress on EH216 eVTOL Certification and Income from Preorders

New customers for the two-passenger, autonomous eVTOL aircraft include China's Tianxingjian Cultural Tourism Investment and Development and Prestige Aviation in Indonesia.

Future of Air Mobility Accelerator Program Aims to Support SME Innovators

The UK's Connected Places Catapult is looking to involve up to 12 small- and medium-sized enterprises in the 2022 Future of Air Mobility Accelerator program, whose backers include Supernal, GKN, Heathrow Airport, and the UK CAA.

American Airlines Places Deposit On Supersonic Airliner Order

The planned Overture supersonic airliner is expected to carry between 65 and 85 passengers on flights of up to 4,250 nm and at speeds of up to Mach 1.7.

Videos

More Articles

Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Still on Track for First Test Flight This Summer

After multiple program delays and a substantial redesign, Eviation says its all-electric Alice aircraft will make its long-awaited first flight this summer. It was named for Lewis Carroll's Victorian novel Alice in Wonderland.

Air Mobility Airo Group Prepares for Initial Public Offering

Airo subsidiary Jaunt recently signaled its intention to set up a second production line for its Journey four-passenger eVTOL air taxi in India.

Cranfield Aerospace Draws Fresh Funding from UAE and California-based Investors

CAeS has now drawn £14.4 million for the development of a hydrogen propulsion system meant to power 19-seat commuter aircraft.

Archer Completes Preliminary Design Review of Newly Named ‘Midnight’ Production eVTOL

Archer says its Midnight eVTOL air taxi is now expected to enter service by 2025, company officials told investors during a quarterly earnings call on Thursday (August 11).

United Airlines Places $10 million Deposit on Archer eVTOLs

A $10 million cash deposit by United Airlines on 100 eVTOL air taxis provides a major financial boost for Archer Aviation.

Bombardier Probes Blended Wing Design As Basis For Green Private Jets

The company says it is keeping an open mind on what type of new propulsion systems might be used for future low-carbon business jets.

Brazil Official Signals Strong Support for UAM

Ronei Glanzman, Brazil's secretary of civil aviation believes that the country "has the DNA for eVTOLS."

United Airlines Places $10 Million Down Payment on Archer eVTOL Air Taxis

United Airlines has reinforced its commitment to purchasing eVTOL air taxis from Archer Aviation with a $10 million down payment on 100 units of the initial production version of the aircraft.

Joby Expands Pentagon eVTOL Partnership to Include U.S. Marine Corps

Joby has signed an expansion to its contract with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program, increasing its potential value by $45 million.

Hydrogen May Well Be the Answer for Green Aviation, But Many Questions Need Addressing

Alton Aviation Consultancy is helping governments and industry to prepare for a future in which aircraft are powered by hydrogen.

Bristow Orders Up to 55 of Beta’s Alia 250 eVTOL Aircraft

Helicopter operator Bristow is continuing to expand into the advanced air mobility market with new plans to order as many as 55 Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies.

Wisk Aero Launches Engineering Hub in Montreal

The California-based autonomous eVTOL air taxi developer is expanding its operations into Canada.

Horizon Breaks Free from Astro To Step Up Work on Cavorite eVTOL Aircraft

Astro Aerospace acquired Horizon in June 2021 but was not able to proceed with a planned Nasdaq market listing.

Vertical Completes VX4 eVTOL Prototype, Plans to Begin Test Flights This Summer

The company just released its first half-year earnings report for 2022.

NASA Partners with Zipline to Bring Advanced Air Mobility to the U.S.

NASA is partnering with the San Francisco-based drone operator Zipline to help shape the future of advanced air mobility in the United States.

NASA Steps Up Urban Air Mobility Automation Trials in Vertiport Lab

The U.S. agency believes that automation is the key to making the new mode of air transportation efficient and profitable.

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