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Aircraft
Omani Transport Group Prepares To Operate Laila Uncrewed VTOL Freighter
Mwasalat signed a partnership agreement with California-based start-up Odys Aviation
Airlines
Saudia Signs To Buy Up to 100 Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft
The Middle East airline will support the manufacturer in securing type certification in Saudi Arabia
Aircraft
Vertical Reveals Second eVTOL Prototype Ahead of Flight Testing
The new VX4 model has a 20% greater power-to-weight ratio than the first prototype
Environment
Dovetail Unveils Hydrogen-electric Propulsion System
The first powertrain has been tested with ground runs conducted in Spain
Airports
North Carolina Receives Airport AAM Readiness Grant
The funds are intended to assess and outline infrastructure needs at GA airports
Engines
VerdeGo Aero Unveils 400-kilowatt Hybrid-electric Propulsion System
The VH-4T will feature a Pratt & Whitney PW200 series turbine engine
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype
The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Airlines
Southwest and Archer Plan California eVTOL Routes
Archer's Midnight air taxi could serve California's busiest airports
Environment
ZeroAvia Cuts Hydrogen Production Costs with AI Software
Real-world tests demonstrated a 20% cost reduction
Engines
Joby and H2Fly Fly Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
The hydrogen propulsion system was jointly developed with Joby's Germany-based subsidiary
Regulations and Government
UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft
Aircraft
Heart Presses Ahead With New Independent Hybrid Regional Airliner
The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system
Engines
New Funding Allows Cranfield Team to Build Hydrogen Airliner Demonstrator
UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Delays Service Entry for D328eco Regional Airliner
Deliveries of the 40-seater are now expected to start at the end of 2027
Fuel
Advanced Air Mobility Wrestles with Battery Complexity and Limitations
About:Energy uses simulation and data modeling to resolve uncertainties around batteries
Charter & Fractional
Japanese Train Operator Seeks to Integrate eVTOL Air Taxi Services
The Japanese manufacturer launched a partnership with Kyushu Railway Company
Airlines
American Firms Up Commitment for Hydrogen-powered CRJ700 Regional Jets
The U.S. carrier has agreed to buy 100 of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric engines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Eve Raises $94 Million in Fresh Funding for eVTOL Aircraft
In the same week, rival Archer raised $55 million from existing backer Stellantis
Airlines
China Southern Airlines Makes Plans To Operate eVTOL Aircraft
The carrier signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese eVTOL vehicle manufacturer EHang
Engines
Universal Hydrogen Runs Out of Cash and Closes Business
The failure of efforts to raise more funding was acknowledged in a June 30 statement
