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Environment
Bombardier Completes Portfolio with Challenger 650 Environmental Declaration
The Challenger 650 EPD details the business jet's environmental footprint from raw material to end-of-life
Airports
Moonware Gets Funding for AI-based Ground Handling Software
Venture capital groups have provided $7 million in fresh capital
Avionics
Lilium Fits Garmin Standby Instruments in eVTOL Aircraft Cockpit
Manufacturer aims to start flight testing full-scale prototype by the end of 2024
Rotorcraft
Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter
Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Engines
Rolls-Royce Starts Testing 320-kilowatt Electric Motor
No reported buyers for the aircraft engine maker's for sale electrical division
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Developer TCab Raises $20 Million
Unnamed investor aims to introduce air taxis in the Middle East
Environment
Funding Confirmed for Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator
Aerospace university will be a hub for developing hydrogen propulsion for aviation
Avionics
Honeywell Makes Offer for Autonomous Tech Group Civitanavi
Proposed deal is part of the U.S. aerospace group's plan for the advanced air mobility sector
Engines
Lange To Help Lyte with Hybrid-hydrogen Powertrain for VTOL Aircraft
Lyte Aviation also aims to recruit Cranfield University PhD students to support the program
Aircraft
Electron Unveils All-electric Five-seat Utility Aircraft
The Dutch start-up aims to be ready to start deliveries in 2028
Aircraft
Nasdaq-listed XTI Advances Turbine-powered VTOL Aircraft
The company says hybrid-electric propulsion does not deliver sufficient payload and range
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Reliable Robotics Gains Fresh Funding for Autonomous Flight Tech
NASA and the U.S. Air Force invest in autonomy
Aircraft
AAM To Take Center Stage at EBACE 2024
Geneva event to highlight electric, hybrid, and hydrogen aircraft solutions
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
ATC
Honeywell Sees Consolidation and Longer Path to Market for eVTOL Makers
Technology group does not expect scaled air taxi service until at least 2028
Aircraft
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Engines
FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine
The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
ATC
Estonia To Host Uncrewed Traffic Management Test Center
Uncrewed aircraft take center stage at Airspace World trade show
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues
Chinese company prepares to certify the larger, longer-range VT30 eVTOL model
