Skyports and eVTOL aircraft developer Wisk say they have produced the first concept of operations to directly address the challenge of establishing autonomous advanced air mobility services using new and existing infrastrcture.
The concept of operations document spells out how autonomous aircraft could be safely integrated with new and existing vertiports and also with drones and piloted aircraft.
Parachutes can be deployed in seconds to allow aircraft to make a safe, soft landing if major systems like propulsion and flight controls fail, but are they suitable for new vertical takeoff and landing vehicles operating at low altitudes?
Legacy Flight Academy returned its Eyes Above the Horizon event to Tuskegee, AL, where 80 students were able to take a flight and learn about aviation.
Researcher, Kimberly Perkins discusses how interpersonal relations can effect safety outcome, and ERAU's Robert Joyce underscores need for positive dialog.
IATA says the fall-out from Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been relatively limited, with the exception of rising fuel prices and risks to leasing assets.
Collaboration agreement between Safran and Aura Aero advances plans to fly the Integral E flight demonstrator for the first time this year, as early work on propulsion architecture for a 19-seat regional airliner gets underway.
The company has reported that its Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft is now not expected to enter service until 2025, representing a likely delay of at least 12 months.
The proposed amendment would require the installation of lightweight flight data recorders on nearly all Canadian-registered general and business aircraft.
British Airways and EasyJet face short-term staffing shortages caused by high levels of Covid and lengthy security procedures for hiring new employees.