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Environment
EU Awards €945 Million to 12 ‘Clean Aviation’ Projects
Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking funds further R&D for decarbonization efforts
Charter & Fractional
Uber Rideshare App To Offer Blade Helicopter Flights
Blade was recently acquired by eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation
Airports
Skyports to Build Korea’s First eVTOL Vertiport Network
Jeju Island appoints Skyports Infrastructure as lead vertiport developer and operator
Charter & Fractional
Flyv Starts Commercial Flights Under Its New Name Vini
On-demand flight booking model boosting German regional connectivity
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky, Cal Fire to Explore Autonomous Firefighting
The five-year collaboration will focus on the S-70 Firehawk
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace’s eVTOL Aircraft Nears First Full Transition Flight
Phase 3 of flight testing with a full-scale VX4 prototype is now complete
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Bidder for Lilium’s Assets Sees Opportunity Despite Complications
AAMG is pressing for a deal to buy what remains of the eVTOL aircraft developer
Charter & Fractional
EHang Flies Pilotless EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft in Africa
Milestone marks first passenger-carrying eVTOL flight in Africa
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NBAA Surveys Members on Drones for BVLOS Consultation
Business aviation group is preparing a response to FAA proposals
Training and Workforce
Volocopter and Euro Flight Test Partner on eVTOL Pilot Training
Partners will devise training courses for eVTOL aircraft test pilots
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges
SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California
Aircraft
In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft
Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.
Engines
GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans
New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft
Regulations and Government
FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL
Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Joby Demonstrates Autonomous Flight in Pacific Defense Exercise
Self-piloting Caravan aircraft joins Resolute Force Pacific exercise
Aircraft
Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.
Charter & Fractional
Blade Passenger Flights Now Part of Joby’s Air-taxi Plans
Blade’s medical flight operations are continuing under the name Strata Critical Medical
Airports
Avflight Installs Electric Chargers at Michigan Airports
FBO group has partnered with electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
