The first example is essentially complete and will fly next year

BAE Systems has lifted the lid on its hitherto secret Brontanax collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) program with a full-scale model unveiled at Farnborough.

BAE Unveils Brontanax CCA

New three-year campaign will design, build, and fly wing extension devices

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WoT? Experimental Elongated Airbus Wings To Fly Next Year

Connections to London Heathrow and Manchester airports will start first

Virgin Atlantic passengers will be able to make connections to airports including Manchester in the UK with Joby's eVTOL air taxi services.

Virgin Firms Up eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby

Fourth member of international program will gain ‘privileged’ access 

Canada has officially become the first ‘observer’ nation to join the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) initiative.

Canada Joins GCAP Fighter Program as First Observer Nation

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