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Rotorcraft

Global Helo Industry Leader François Lassale Takes Helm of VAI

Lasalle has held leadership roles with operators and safety organizations
VAI president and CEO Francois Lassale
Aircraft

Vertiia Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft Gets Government Support

AMSL Aero and partners have received a grant worth approximately $1.9 million
AMSL Aero hydrogen fuel cell
Rotorcraft

ODAV, Yamaha Exploring Uncrewed Helo for Fire Response

Agreement covers evaluation of Fazer SAR to help mitigate wildfires
Yamaha Fazer SAR uncrewed helicopter
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Autonomous Flight Pioneer Merlin Seeks Capital through IPO

Merlin is combining its business with a special-purpose acquisition company called Bleichroeder
Merlin Pilot auto pilot flying with a Cessna Caravan in New Zealand
Aircraft

Archer Ramps Up Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Production

Six Midnight eVTOL aircraft are on the company's assembly line
Archer employees work on a Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Spike Laying Groundwork for Supersonic Bizjet

Company is completing enhanced study on performance
Spike Aerospace S-512  Diplomate (Image: Spike Aerospace)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Eve Raising $230 Million To Support eVTOL Aircraft Development

Embraer spin-off is now publicly listed in both Brazil and the U.S.
Eve Air Mobility
Aircraft

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 5 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Leeham News & Analysis
Aircraft

Electra Set to Take Deposits for Ultra Short Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Blown-wing technology demonstrator conducted flight trials with Virginia Tech and Surf Air Mobility
Electra Aero EL2 technology demonstrator at Virginia Tech
FBOs

Signature FBOs Could Support Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis

Signature Aviation and Wisk Aero will partner in Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami
Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Piasecki Unveils Upgraded Kargo UAV for Autonomous Logistics

Kargo II triples the payload capacity of the original Kargo UAV
A digital rendering of the Piasecki Kargo II UAV
Charter & Fractional

Bristow and Beta Start Testing Electric Aircraft Routes in Norway

Flights could connect the coastal cities Bergen and Stavanger
Beta delivers Alia CX300 electric aircraft to Bristow in Stavanger, Norway
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility

Acquisitions build on military aircraft joint venture with Anduril
Mission Critical Composites factory in Huntington Beach, California
Avionics

Drone Developer Destinus Acquires AI Pioneer Daedalean

Destinus has put plans for a hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft on hold
Daedalean's AI backed avionics
Aircraft

Joby Begins Assembly of Conforming Electric Aircraft For TIA Tests

FAA type inspection authorization flights are expected to begin in early 2026
Joby eVTOL aircraft at EAA AirVenture
Aircraft

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 4 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Next Generation Airliners
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA Teams With Reliable Robotics On Large UAS Airspace Integration

Partnership builds on previous work on detect and avoid technology
Reliable Robotics flight testing
Aircraft

Eve Evaluates Alternative Beta Motors for eVTOL Aircraft

Beta Technologies’ propulsion system could replace motors developed by Nidec
Eve Air Mobility eVTOL mockup
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NBAA: Proposed BVLOS Rules To Benefit UAS Providers

Part 108 rule would expand business opportunities for drone operators
MightyFly Cento cargo delivery drone
Aircraft

Líder To Represent Beta Technologies in Brazil

Líder purchased three of Beta's electric aircraft and has options for 50 more
Líder