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The Japanese light engine manufacturer will support work on the powertrain for the utility and commuter aircraft.

Offering allows every stakeholder and future passenger to easily visualize flights, their benefits in travel time savings, and reductions in CO2 emissions.

The International Business Aviation Council issued the eVTOL aircraft operator with its International Standards for Business Aircraft operators registration.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can generate highly optimized clean-sheet designs that are more efficient than conventional airplanes—and they may resemble alien spaceships.

TE Connectivity is supporting developers of new electric aircraft to ensure they can safely and efficiently deploy the power they need as voltage rates reach new highs for the aviation sector.

The advanced air mobility industry must successfully engage with communities where new aircraft will operate, according to the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee.

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The consultancy is supporting manufacturers, operators, airports, and other stakeholders in completing key tasks leading to the launch of new air services.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has updated its proposed roadmap for the use of artificial intelligence in aviation.

The French start-up is developing an all-electric Integral E flight training aircraft and a 19-seater commuter that it says will halve current operating costs.

The UK company will offer regional airline operators finance or lease terms for the nine-passenger aircraft expected to gain type certification in 2027.

The training specialist is also making a preliminary eSim device representing the vehicle's cockpit that engineers can use for development and certification work.

Archer plans to begin flight testing its Midnight eVTOL air taxi this summer.

A weekly roundup of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.

The European aviation safety agency is giving stakeholders until June 15 to respond to its Environmental Protection Technical Specifications.

The FAA's UAM ConOps document provides a blueprint for the introduction of eVTOL air taxi flights in the National Airspace System.

Japan Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with California-based eVTOL air taxi developer Wisk Aero to bring autonomous air taxi flights to Japan.

Autonomous flight pioneer Xwing will work with the U.S. Air Force to study the use of autonomous flight technology for defense applications.

This week, the aerospace group, which produces propulsion and avionics systems, agreed to help Swiss start-up Jekta to develop its planned electric amphibious aircraft.

A letter to shareholders says technical issues relating to the certification process are the main reason for the delay, but the company's first-quarter balance sheet shows depleted cash reserves.

Sitka spruce trees growing in coastal areas of western Canada could be used to make substantial parts of the wings and airframe for a new amphibious aircraft.

Supernal has received international recognition for the design of the cabin for its SA-1 eVTOL vehicle.

Joby Aviation has received a $180 million investment from one of its long-term investors, Baillie Gifford.

A summary of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.

The German company says it already has a commitment for $100 million from an existing investor that is also willing to provide a further $75 million in matching funds.

The former Horizon Air regional airliner will be fitted with ZeroAvia's ZA2000 powertrain, which combines fuel cells with electric motors to run on liquid hydrogen.

Industry experts explained how multiple factors—including tightening capital markets and regulatory complexity—point to a more gradual fulfillment of the potential for new electric aircraft.

In a new white paper, the World Economic Forum spells out what airlines and airports will need to do to ensure that new aircraft with battery-electric and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems are viable.

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.

Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?