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Aeromedical Group CareFlight Backs Development Work for Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft

AMSL Aero recently achieved a first tethered hover flight with a prototype of its Vertiia eVTOL vehicle, which it aims to get into commercial service in 2026.

FutureFlight

March 1, 2023

Universal Hydrogen Flies Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8

Universal Hydrogen has successfully flown its hydrogen-powered De Havilland Dash 8-300 turboprop testbed for the first time.

FutureFlight

March 1, 2023

Whisper Aero Set to Reveal Details About Its Ultra-Quiet Propulsion System

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee-based tech start-up developing what it claims will be the quietest electric propulsion system on the market, is getting ready to finally offer the public a taste of its secret sauce.

FutureFlight

February 28, 2023

Scientists Warn of Complex Challenges in Breaking Aviation's Dependence on Fossil Fuels

A paper published by the UK's Royal Society warns that efforts to introduce greener fuels could result in new pressure on resources such as farmland.

FutureFlight On The Radar

February 28, 2023

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How a Streamlined Customer Experience Will Be Critical for the Success of Advanced Air Mobility

A report from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company offers five tips for AAM operators to ensure the best customer experience.

FutureFlight On The Radar

February 28, 2023

KinectAir Plans to Add Electra's eSTOL Aircraft to Its Charter Booking Network

KinectAir says that its network of Part 135 operators could jointly acquire and operate up to 30 of the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft, which need just 300 feet to takeoff and land.

FutureFlight

February 28, 2023

Kite Unveils Lightweight Air-cooled Electric Propulsion System

The Australian start-up revealed its 120-kilowatt KM-120 propulsion system on the first day of this week's Avalon Air Show near Melbourne.

FutureFlight

February 27, 2023

Solithor Joins Forces with Aerostructures Group Sonaca to Develop Pouch-cell Batteries

The Belgium-based companies aim to be ready to test a technology demonstrator with an electric aircraft manufacturer between 2027 and 2029.

FutureFlight

February 24, 2023

Collins Aerospace Will Developer Sidestick Flight Controls For Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft

The supplier has extensive experience of developing sidestick controls for multiple commercial aircraft and joins a growing list of experience aerospace groups contributing to the Lilium Jet.

FutureFlight

February 23, 2023

UAE Backs Mayman's Plans for Speeder VTOL Air Utility Vehicle

The Tawazan Council's Strategic Development Fund is investing $3 million in the California start-up's work to certify the quad-bike-sized VTOL aircraft.

FutureFlight

February 23, 2023

FAA Confirms Skyryse Automated Flight Control System Meets Means-of-compliance Requirements

A successful system review of the company's FlightOS technology gives the company a clear path to securing supplemental type certificates to convert existing aircraft, starting with the Robinson R66 light helicopter.

FutureFlight

February 22, 2023

Momentum Builds for eVTOL Aircraft Operations in Japan

This week, eVTOL aircraft developers Volocopter, SkyDrive, EHang and Vertical Aerospace have all enjoyed progress in their efforts to gain market share in the country's emerging advanced air mobility sector.

FutureFlight

February 21, 2023

AMSL's Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Achieves Its First Hover Flights

Sydney-based advanced air mobility start-up AMSL Aero says it has conducted the first tethered hover flight tests with its Vertiia eVTOL prototype.

FutureFlight

February 21, 2023

UK Publishes Airspace Integration Manifesto To Unlock Potential for New Air Transportation Use Cases

UK Research and Innovation's Future Aviation Industry Working Group has published a detailed list of steps needed over the next five years to integrate new aircraft and business models into the national airspace.

FutureFlight On The Radar

February 21, 2023

UK's Birmingham Airport Makes Plans To Support Hydrogen-powered Regional Flights

The airport in central England has allocated land to be used to establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure and conduct trial operations.

FutureFlight

February 20, 2023

5G Implementation Debacle Poses Important Lessons For Advanced Air Mobility Flight Operations

The head of aeronautics standards organization RTCA says the aviation industry can no longer operate in isolation from other sectors such as high-tech communications.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2023

Airbus Steps Up Delivery of eVTOL Aircraft Prototype and Operational Ecosystem

The European group is about to start receiving parts from suppliers as it prepares to begin final assembly of the first CityAirbus NextGen prototype ahead of flight testing in 2024.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2023

Safran Completes Ground Testing of Tech TP Hybrid Electric Powertrain For Regional Airliners

The technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power, and could lead to a new propulsion system for 19-seat fixed-wing aircraft.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2023

Joby Starts Testing eVTOL Propeller in World’s Largest Wind Tunnel Facility

Joby Aviation has begun wind tunnel testing with one of its eVTOL aircraft propellers in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2023

The AirCraft Company Unveils Wheelchair-Accessible, Hybrid-Electric Regional Airplane

The AirCraft Company, a new start-up based in Wichita, Kansas, has revealed its plans to produce a hybrid-electric, 30-seat regional airliner called the Pangea SY30J.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2023

FutureFlight

Latest

Aeromedical Group CareFlight Backs Development Work for Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft

AMSL Aero recently achieved a first tethered hover flight with a prototype of its Vertiia eVTOL vehicle, which it aims to get into commercial service in 2026.

Universal Hydrogen Flies Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8

Universal Hydrogen has successfully flown its hydrogen-powered De Havilland Dash 8-300 turboprop testbed for the first time.

Whisper Aero Set to Reveal Details About Its Ultra-Quiet Propulsion System

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee-based tech start-up developing what it claims will be the quietest electric propulsion system on the market, is getting ready to finally offer the public a taste of its secret sauce.

Scientists Warn of Complex Challenges in Breaking Aviation's Dependence on Fossil Fuels

A paper published by the UK's Royal Society warns that efforts to introduce greener fuels could result in new pressure on resources such as farmland.

Videos

More Articles

How a Streamlined Customer Experience Will Be Critical for the Success of Advanced Air Mobility

A report from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company offers five tips for AAM operators to ensure the best customer experience.

KinectAir Plans to Add Electra's eSTOL Aircraft to Its Charter Booking Network

KinectAir says that its network of Part 135 operators could jointly acquire and operate up to 30 of the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft, which need just 300 feet to takeoff and land.

Kite Unveils Lightweight Air-cooled Electric Propulsion System

The Australian start-up revealed its 120-kilowatt KM-120 propulsion system on the first day of this week's Avalon Air Show near Melbourne.

Solithor Joins Forces with Aerostructures Group Sonaca to Develop Pouch-cell Batteries

The Belgium-based companies aim to be ready to test a technology demonstrator with an electric aircraft manufacturer between 2027 and 2029.

Collins Aerospace Will Developer Sidestick Flight Controls For Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft

The supplier has extensive experience of developing sidestick controls for multiple commercial aircraft and joins a growing list of experience aerospace groups contributing to the Lilium Jet.

UAE Backs Mayman's Plans for Speeder VTOL Air Utility Vehicle

The Tawazan Council's Strategic Development Fund is investing $3 million in the California start-up's work to certify the quad-bike-sized VTOL aircraft.

FAA Confirms Skyryse Automated Flight Control System Meets Means-of-compliance Requirements

A successful system review of the company's FlightOS technology gives the company a clear path to securing supplemental type certificates to convert existing aircraft, starting with the Robinson R66 light helicopter.

Momentum Builds for eVTOL Aircraft Operations in Japan

This week, eVTOL aircraft developers Volocopter, SkyDrive, EHang and Vertical Aerospace have all enjoyed progress in their efforts to gain market share in the country's emerging advanced air mobility sector.

AMSL's Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Achieves Its First Hover Flights

Sydney-based advanced air mobility start-up AMSL Aero says it has conducted the first tethered hover flight tests with its Vertiia eVTOL prototype.

UK Publishes Airspace Integration Manifesto To Unlock Potential for New Air Transportation Use Cases

UK Research and Innovation's Future Aviation Industry Working Group has published a detailed list of steps needed over the next five years to integrate new aircraft and business models into the national airspace.

UK's Birmingham Airport Makes Plans To Support Hydrogen-powered Regional Flights

The airport in central England has allocated land to be used to establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure and conduct trial operations.

5G Implementation Debacle Poses Important Lessons For Advanced Air Mobility Flight Operations

The head of aeronautics standards organization RTCA says the aviation industry can no longer operate in isolation from other sectors such as high-tech communications.

Airbus Steps Up Delivery of eVTOL Aircraft Prototype and Operational Ecosystem

The European group is about to start receiving parts from suppliers as it prepares to begin final assembly of the first CityAirbus NextGen prototype ahead of flight testing in 2024.

Safran Completes Ground Testing of Tech TP Hybrid Electric Powertrain For Regional Airliners

The technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power, and could lead to a new propulsion system for 19-seat fixed-wing aircraft.

Joby Starts Testing eVTOL Propeller in World’s Largest Wind Tunnel Facility

Joby Aviation has begun wind tunnel testing with one of its eVTOL aircraft propellers in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.

The AirCraft Company Unveils Wheelchair-Accessible, Hybrid-Electric Regional Airplane

The AirCraft Company, a new start-up based in Wichita, Kansas, has revealed its plans to produce a hybrid-electric, 30-seat regional airliner called the Pangea SY30J.

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