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Human in the Loop: My Ride on Xwing's Self-flying Aircraft

Autonomous flight pioneer Xwing brought FutureFlight reporter Hanneke Weitering along for a demonstration flight on the company's modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.

FutureFlight

October 6, 2022

Rome's New Vertiport Hosts Italy's First Crewed eVTOL Aircraft Flight

Volocopter is demonstrating its 2X test aircraft as part of advanced air mobility operational trials with partners Aeroporti di Roma, Atlantia, and UrbanV.

FutureFlight

October 6, 2022

Skyports Opens 'Living Lab' Passenger Terminal at Joby's eVTOL Test Base

The mobile facility will be used to determine how to optimize the experience of passengers traveling in eVTOL aircraft, as well as to demonstrate the operating concept to stakeholders around the U.S., including members of the public.

FutureFlight

October 6, 2022

Aura Aero Gathers More Commitments for Electric Regional Aircraft

The latest letters of intent from nine prospective operators of the hybrid-electric aircraft include the first for VIP and cargo versions of the design.

FutureFlight

October 5, 2022

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China's AutoFlight Appoints U.S. Leadership Team for Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft

Omer Bar-Yohay, founder and former CEO of Eviation Aircraft, has become AutoFlight's president, and Joby's head of business development, Chad Cashin, is joining as chief commercial officer.

FutureFlight

October 4, 2022

How New Training Devices Could Fast-Track Pilots Into eVTOL Aircraft

The emerging advanced air mobility sector expects to need thousands of pilots to operate new eVTOL aircraft and faces a recruitment and training challenge at a time when flight crew are already in short supply.

FutureFlight

October 3, 2022

Kite Gets Funding for Electric Motor Based on Improved Magnetic Material

The Australian start-up says its material retains energy 10 times more effectively than current alternatives and will support smaller, lighter, and more efficient electric power sources for aircraft.

FutureFlight

October 3, 2022

Wisk Aero Unveils Four-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Aero has revealed the design of its sixth-generation eVTOL air taxi, a fully autonomous and all-electric aircraft that can transport four passengers up to 90 miles.

FutureFlight

October 2, 2022

EHang Reports Progress With Type Certification of Autonomous EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft

The company says that Chinese aviation safety regulators have now approved the Project Specific Certification Plan and that compliance testing will be stepped up in October.

FutureFlight

October 1, 2022

GlobeAir Agrees to Add a Dozen Lilium Jets to Its European Private Charter Fleet

The agreement with the Austrian company is more evidence of growing interest in eVTOL aircraft in the business aviation industry.

FutureFlight

September 30, 2022

Battery Pack Pioneer Sets Sights on Leading Role in Electric Aviation

EP Systems expects its Epic energy storage system to be in use on around 14 aircraft types in 2023, including Ampaire's EcoCaravan hybrid-electric conversion model.

FutureFlight

September 30, 2022

Textron Partners with ZeroAvia to Convert Grand Caravan Aircraft to Hydrogen Propulsion

The companies see a market to retrofit some of the 2,400 turboprop utility aircraft already delivered worldwide under a supplemental type certificate for the 600-kW ZA600 powertrain.

FutureFlight

September 29, 2022

Daedalean Publishes Roadmap for Autonomous Flights by 2028

The start-up outlines its path to developing self-flying aircraft.

FutureFlight On The Radar

September 29, 2022

Sabrewing's Rhaegal Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft Makes First Flight with Improved Propulsion System

The first RH-1-B production aircraft is now expected to be delivered in December 2023, with the first customer set to be the UN's World Food/World Health program.

FutureFlight

September 29, 2022

Lilium Reports Full Transition Flights with eVTOL Aircraft Technology Demonstrator

Its Phoenix 2 test aircraft achieved full transitions between vertical and horizontal flight at speeds of around 100 kt during testing in Spain.

FutureFlight

September 28, 2022

MintAir Set To Employ Electra's eSTOL Aircraft for Korean Regional Flights

The new operator says the model's short-takeoff-and-landing capability and range of 800 miles will mean it can reach anywhere in Korea from its base at Seongnam City, near the capital, Seoul.

FutureFlight

September 27, 2022

Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Starts Flight Test Campaign

The battery-electric model is intended to carry up to nine passengers on flights of around 500 miles, and the manufacturer now aims for it to enter commercial service in 2026.

FutureFlight

September 27, 2022

Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Makes First Hover Flight

An initial tethered takeoff marks the start of extensive flight testing for the four-passenger vehicle, which is expected to enter service with several major international airlines.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

Disjointed U.S. and Europe Could Lose Advanced Air Mobility Leadership to Asia, Warns eVTOL Leader

Michael Cervenka, president of UK-based eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace told Honeywell's Air Mobility Summit that there must be alignment on policy, regulation and global collaboration.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

Chicago Gets a Preview of an Urban Air Mobility Future, with India Next

Working with helicopter charter flight group Blade, Eve conducted a simulation of what its eVTOL aircraft could do for travelers in the sprawling U.S. city and its suburbs. Blade plans to add eVTOL vehicles to its network in America and India.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

FutureFlight

Latest

Human in the Loop: My Ride on Xwing's Self-flying Aircraft

Autonomous flight pioneer Xwing brought FutureFlight reporter Hanneke Weitering along for a demonstration flight on the company's modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.

Rome's New Vertiport Hosts Italy's First Crewed eVTOL Aircraft Flight

Volocopter is demonstrating its 2X test aircraft as part of advanced air mobility operational trials with partners Aeroporti di Roma, Atlantia, and UrbanV.

Skyports Opens 'Living Lab' Passenger Terminal at Joby's eVTOL Test Base

The mobile facility will be used to determine how to optimize the experience of passengers traveling in eVTOL aircraft, as well as to demonstrate the operating concept to stakeholders around the U.S., including members of the public.

Aura Aero Gathers More Commitments for Electric Regional Aircraft

The latest letters of intent from nine prospective operators of the hybrid-electric aircraft include the first for VIP and cargo versions of the design.

Videos

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China's AutoFlight Appoints U.S. Leadership Team for Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft

Omer Bar-Yohay, founder and former CEO of Eviation Aircraft, has become AutoFlight's president, and Joby's head of business development, Chad Cashin, is joining as chief commercial officer.

How New Training Devices Could Fast-Track Pilots Into eVTOL Aircraft

The emerging advanced air mobility sector expects to need thousands of pilots to operate new eVTOL aircraft and faces a recruitment and training challenge at a time when flight crew are already in short supply.

Kite Gets Funding for Electric Motor Based on Improved Magnetic Material

The Australian start-up says its material retains energy 10 times more effectively than current alternatives and will support smaller, lighter, and more efficient electric power sources for aircraft.

Wisk Aero Unveils Four-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Aero has revealed the design of its sixth-generation eVTOL air taxi, a fully autonomous and all-electric aircraft that can transport four passengers up to 90 miles.

EHang Reports Progress With Type Certification of Autonomous EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft

The company says that Chinese aviation safety regulators have now approved the Project Specific Certification Plan and that compliance testing will be stepped up in October.

GlobeAir Agrees to Add a Dozen Lilium Jets to Its European Private Charter Fleet

The agreement with the Austrian company is more evidence of growing interest in eVTOL aircraft in the business aviation industry.

Battery Pack Pioneer Sets Sights on Leading Role in Electric Aviation

EP Systems expects its Epic energy storage system to be in use on around 14 aircraft types in 2023, including Ampaire's EcoCaravan hybrid-electric conversion model.

Textron Partners with ZeroAvia to Convert Grand Caravan Aircraft to Hydrogen Propulsion

The companies see a market to retrofit some of the 2,400 turboprop utility aircraft already delivered worldwide under a supplemental type certificate for the 600-kW ZA600 powertrain.

Daedalean Publishes Roadmap for Autonomous Flights by 2028

The start-up outlines its path to developing self-flying aircraft.

Sabrewing's Rhaegal Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft Makes First Flight with Improved Propulsion System

The first RH-1-B production aircraft is now expected to be delivered in December 2023, with the first customer set to be the UN's World Food/World Health program.

Lilium Reports Full Transition Flights with eVTOL Aircraft Technology Demonstrator

Its Phoenix 2 test aircraft achieved full transitions between vertical and horizontal flight at speeds of around 100 kt during testing in Spain.

MintAir Set To Employ Electra's eSTOL Aircraft for Korean Regional Flights

The new operator says the model's short-takeoff-and-landing capability and range of 800 miles will mean it can reach anywhere in Korea from its base at Seongnam City, near the capital, Seoul.

Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Starts Flight Test Campaign

The battery-electric model is intended to carry up to nine passengers on flights of around 500 miles, and the manufacturer now aims for it to enter commercial service in 2026.

Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Makes First Hover Flight

An initial tethered takeoff marks the start of extensive flight testing for the four-passenger vehicle, which is expected to enter service with several major international airlines.

Disjointed U.S. and Europe Could Lose Advanced Air Mobility Leadership to Asia, Warns eVTOL Leader

Michael Cervenka, president of UK-based eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace told Honeywell's Air Mobility Summit that there must be alignment on policy, regulation and global collaboration.

Chicago Gets a Preview of an Urban Air Mobility Future, with India Next

Working with helicopter charter flight group Blade, Eve conducted a simulation of what its eVTOL aircraft could do for travelers in the sprawling U.S. city and its suburbs. Blade plans to add eVTOL vehicles to its network in America and India.

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