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FAA Approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer's eVTOL Aircraft

Now Archer is working with the U.S. aviation safety regulator to agree on the means of compliance to meet the requirements contained in the G01 certification issue paper.

FutureFlight

September 7, 2021

Wright Advances Powertrain Tests For Planned All-Electric Narrowbody Airliner

Wright Electric aims to develop an all-electric airliner with capacity similar to that of 190-seat Airbus A320 twinjets and to have this ready to enter service by 2030.

FutureFlight

September 7, 2021

Samad Says Deliveries of eStarling Cargo Aircraft Will Start in Late 2022

The UK company has begun the certification process for its all-electric eStarling Cargo aircraft, which is a scaled-down version of its hybrid-electric five-passenger vehicle.

FutureFlight

September 6, 2021

UKRI Invites Entries For Phase 3 of Future Flight Challenge

With UK government funding, the competition is offering grants to support projects aimed at advancing, “integrated aviation systems and underpinning technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles.”

FutureFlight

September 6, 2021

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Helicopter Veteran Seeks Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution

Having operated helicopters for more than 70 years, Bristow is planning to add eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft to its fleet and wants to partner with manufacturers to support the rollout of advanced air mobility.

FutureFlight

September 3, 2021

EHang's EH216 eVTOL and Falcon Drone Perform Flight Trials in Europe

The flights from Tartu Airport in Estonia were intended to demonstrate autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for both passenger and cargo services.

FutureFlight

September 3, 2021

Xwing Seeks FAA Clearance for Commercial Remotely Piloted Flights

The company is looking to certify its autonomous flight technology on commercial cargo operations flown by its subsidiary company, San Antonio Air Charter.

FutureFlight On The Radar

September 3, 2021

Tetra Aviation's Mk 5 Personal eVTOL Starts Flight Testing

The Japanese start-up is conducted unmanned flight tests at Byron Airport in California as it prepares to begin delivering kit-built versions in late 2022.

FutureFlight

September 2, 2021

Microflite Teams With Eve to Advance eVTOL Air Taxi Services in Australia

Embraer's urban air mobility division Eve and Microflite would begin eVTOL operations in Australia in 2026 under a new partnership agreement.

FutureFlight

September 2, 2021

Electra Pursues Applications For Its eSTOL Aircraft in Australia

The U.S.-based manufacturer is partnering with advanced air mobility infrastructure developer Skyportz to explore the potential for urban and regional services carrying passengers and freight.

FutureFlight

September 2, 2021

NASA Flight Testing Starts with Noise Evaluation of Joby's eVTOL

Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.

FutureFlight

September 1, 2021

VoltAero Boosts Advisory Board With a Trio of Airbus Veterans

The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.

FutureFlight

September 1, 2021

Lilium Nominates Airline Entrepreneur Neeleman For Post-Merger Board

David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.

FutureFlight

September 1, 2021

Skyportz Teams with Microflite To Build Australian Advanced Air Mobility Sector

Australian helicopter operator Microflite intends to start operating new electric aircraft and also to back ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz in providing support for other air taxi and freight operators.

FutureFlight

August 30, 2021

Eve To Lead Working Group Dedicated to UAM Development in Rio

A working group led by Embraer's Eve Urban Mobility subsidiary has launched study and demonstration plans for UAM operations in Rio de Janeiro.

FutureFlight

August 30, 2021

Reykjavic Flight Academy Signs Up for Three Bye Aerospace eFlyer Trainers

The sale of two eFlyer 2s and a single eFlyer 4 to Reykjavic Flight Academy adds to Bye Aerospace’s 700-strong order book.

FutureFlight

August 30, 2021

Industry Leaders Look To Existing Infrastructure and Helicopter Experience As a Foundation For Advanced Air Mobility

While advanced air mobility is expected to bring a 'new way to think of transportation,' the emerging community can use existing infrastructure and lessons from the aviation community to pave the way.

FutureFlight

August 30, 2021

Skyportz Opens Crowdfunding Investment Offer to Build Ground Infrastructure Network

The company is backed by partners including Nexa Capital and Arup in its plans to develop vertiports for air taxi and drone delivery operations.

FutureFlight On The Radar

August 29, 2021

Electric Aviation Pioneers' Fortunes Rise and Fall on Updated SMG Reality Index

Joby now tops SMG Consulting's Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, which the firm updates monthly based on its analysts' assessments of 20 companies' prospects for bringing new aircraft to market.

FutureFlight On The Radar

August 27, 2021

Hydrogen Advocates Say Theirs Is the Ultimate Path to Aviation's Zero-Carbon Future

Start-ups like Universal Hydrogen, HyPoint, and ZeroAvia are taking different approaches to converting aircraft to hydrogen propulsion, arguing they can get this solution to market quicker than new-build aircraft programs.

FutureFlight

August 26, 2021

FutureFlight

Latest

FAA Approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer's eVTOL Aircraft

Now Archer is working with the U.S. aviation safety regulator to agree on the means of compliance to meet the requirements contained in the G01 certification issue paper.

Wright Advances Powertrain Tests For Planned All-Electric Narrowbody Airliner

Wright Electric aims to develop an all-electric airliner with capacity similar to that of 190-seat Airbus A320 twinjets and to have this ready to enter service by 2030.

Samad Says Deliveries of eStarling Cargo Aircraft Will Start in Late 2022

The UK company has begun the certification process for its all-electric eStarling Cargo aircraft, which is a scaled-down version of its hybrid-electric five-passenger vehicle.

UKRI Invites Entries For Phase 3 of Future Flight Challenge

With UK government funding, the competition is offering grants to support projects aimed at advancing, “integrated aviation systems and underpinning technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles.”

Videos

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Helicopter Veteran Seeks Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution

Having operated helicopters for more than 70 years, Bristow is planning to add eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft to its fleet and wants to partner with manufacturers to support the rollout of advanced air mobility.

EHang's EH216 eVTOL and Falcon Drone Perform Flight Trials in Europe

The flights from Tartu Airport in Estonia were intended to demonstrate autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for both passenger and cargo services.

Xwing Seeks FAA Clearance for Commercial Remotely Piloted Flights

The company is looking to certify its autonomous flight technology on commercial cargo operations flown by its subsidiary company, San Antonio Air Charter.

Tetra Aviation's Mk 5 Personal eVTOL Starts Flight Testing

The Japanese start-up is conducted unmanned flight tests at Byron Airport in California as it prepares to begin delivering kit-built versions in late 2022.

Microflite Teams With Eve to Advance eVTOL Air Taxi Services in Australia

Embraer's urban air mobility division Eve and Microflite would begin eVTOL operations in Australia in 2026 under a new partnership agreement.

Electra Pursues Applications For Its eSTOL Aircraft in Australia

The U.S.-based manufacturer is partnering with advanced air mobility infrastructure developer Skyportz to explore the potential for urban and regional services carrying passengers and freight.

NASA Flight Testing Starts with Noise Evaluation of Joby's eVTOL

Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.

VoltAero Boosts Advisory Board With a Trio of Airbus Veterans

The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.

Lilium Nominates Airline Entrepreneur Neeleman For Post-Merger Board

David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.

Skyportz Teams with Microflite To Build Australian Advanced Air Mobility Sector

Australian helicopter operator Microflite intends to start operating new electric aircraft and also to back ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz in providing support for other air taxi and freight operators.

Eve To Lead Working Group Dedicated to UAM Development in Rio

A working group led by Embraer's Eve Urban Mobility subsidiary has launched study and demonstration plans for UAM operations in Rio de Janeiro.

Reykjavic Flight Academy Signs Up for Three Bye Aerospace eFlyer Trainers

The sale of two eFlyer 2s and a single eFlyer 4 to Reykjavic Flight Academy adds to Bye Aerospace’s 700-strong order book.

Industry Leaders Look To Existing Infrastructure and Helicopter Experience As a Foundation For Advanced Air Mobility

While advanced air mobility is expected to bring a 'new way to think of transportation,' the emerging community can use existing infrastructure and lessons from the aviation community to pave the way.

Skyportz Opens Crowdfunding Investment Offer to Build Ground Infrastructure Network

The company is backed by partners including Nexa Capital and Arup in its plans to develop vertiports for air taxi and drone delivery operations.

Electric Aviation Pioneers' Fortunes Rise and Fall on Updated SMG Reality Index

Joby now tops SMG Consulting's Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, which the firm updates monthly based on its analysts' assessments of 20 companies' prospects for bringing new aircraft to market.

Hydrogen Advocates Say Theirs Is the Ultimate Path to Aviation's Zero-Carbon Future

Start-ups like Universal Hydrogen, HyPoint, and ZeroAvia are taking different approaches to converting aircraft to hydrogen propulsion, arguing they can get this solution to market quicker than new-build aircraft programs.

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