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Tier1 Chooses MagniX Propulsion System for Electric R44 Helicopter

The start-up has taken delivery of the first of the MagniX Magni350 electric propulsion units that it will use to convert piston-powered Robinson R44 helicopters.

FutureFlight

December 7, 2021

Rolls-Royce Achieves 1MW Mark in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Testing

The aircraft engines manufacturer is aiming to generate 2.5 MW of power from its beer-keg-sized Power Generation System being developed to power new regional airliners.

FutureFlight

December 7, 2021

Amprius Claims Game-changing Battery Recharge Rate

The lithium-ion battery cell producer says its Si-Nanowire anode platform has recharged a cell from 0 to 80 percent in just six minutes.

FutureFlight

December 7, 2021

UK Unveils FlyZero Concept for Long-haul Hydrogen Airliner

Powered by liquid hydrogen, the anticipated "midsize" airliner would be able to carry up to 279 passengers on intercontinental flights of up to 5,250 nm

FutureFlight

December 6, 2021

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Sydney Seaplanes Plans eVTOL Tourist Flights with Eve Urban Air Mobility Deal

The company, which is the second Australian operator to sign up for Eve's four-passenger eVTOL in recent days, also plans to start a regional airline with electric fixed-wing aircraft.

FutureFlight

December 6, 2021

Australian Operator Plans eVTOL Aerial Tours of Great Barrier Reef

Helicopter operator Nautilus Aviation says it will add 10 of Eve Urban Air Mobility's four-passenger eVTOL aircraft to its sightseeing fleet in 2026.

FutureFlight

December 5, 2021

U.S. Commuter Airline Orders 20 of Regent's All-Electric Seagliders

Southern Airways Express intends to operate the 12-passenger Viceroy model and the 100-seat Monarch on routes in the New York and New England region, and also in the southeastern U.S.

FutureFlight

December 3, 2021

VertX Aero Prepares To Open Dedicated eVTOL Pilot Training Center

The facility in Ireland will include an eVTOL aircraft flight simulator using virtual and augmented reality technology. It's part of the new venture's plans to provide airline-grade training for eVTOL flight crew.

FutureFlight

December 3, 2021

Taking the Controls of Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Simulator

Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief of FutureFlight sister publication AIN, has flown multiple aircraft types over the years, and he jumped at the chance to check out Joby's eVTOL vehicle in the company's simulator.

FutureFlight

December 2, 2021

EHang Says EH216 eVTOL Certification Is Gaining Momentum with Increased Flight Trials

EHang reported that as of the end of November, it has conducted more than 20,000 test flights in its two-seat, autonomous eVTOL vehicle, including recent public demonstrations in locations such as Bali.

FutureFlight

December 2, 2021

Vertical Heading to Wall Street Soon, with Broadstone Shareholders Set To Vote on Merger

Broadstone Acquisition shareholders will meet on December 14 to vote on a proposed combination with eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace, leading to a New York Stock Exchange listing.

FutureFlight

December 2, 2021

FAA Issues Airworthiness Certificate, Clearing Archer's Maker eVTOL for Takeoff

Archer expects to conduct an initial hover flight with its two-seat Maker eVTOL technology demonstrator before the end of December as it aims to bring its larger four-passenger model to market in 2024.

FutureFlight

December 2, 2021

Ascendance Reveals New Design for Atea Hybrid-Electric VTOL Aircraft

The revised version of the five-seater features additional in-wing ducted fans and an extra horizontal propeller, as well as improved access to the passenger cabin.

FutureFlight

December 1, 2021

Saudi Tech City Neom Set To Become Urban Air Mobility Incubator

Volocopter and government-backed Neom have launched joint venture to develop urban air mobility across a vast new residential and industrial zone in northwestern Saudi Arabia.

FutureFlight

December 1, 2021

Heart Appoints Aernnova as Design Partner for ES-19 Electric Airliner

The Spain-based aerostructures group will support Heart in its plans to bring a 19-seat all-electric regional airliner into commercial service in 2026.

FutureFlight

November 30, 2021

With Customer and Partners on Board, Project Fresson Steps Up Hydrogen Commuter Plans

For the UK consortium, converting the venerable Islander to hydrogen power is phase one of an ambitious zero-carbon plan for sub-regional air links to remote communities.

FutureFlight

November 30, 2021

Paris Vertiport Prepares To Open for eVTOL Flight Trials

A temporary vertiport at the Paris-area Cergy-Pontoise airport should be operational by the end of the second quarter of 2022, when it will serve as a testbed for the Re.Invent Air Mobility initiative.

FutureFlight

November 30, 2021

Aura Aero Secures Part 21G Manufacturing Approval

The French start-up is close to beginning production of its Integral family of light aircraft, as it continues development of a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.

FutureFlight

November 29, 2021

Aerosud Partners with Samad To Develop Starling Cargo eVTOL Vehicle

The South African aerostructures group will produce parts for the remotely piloted model, and may manufacture complete aircraft if there is sufficient demand in its region.

FutureFlight

November 29, 2021

Textron Confirms Bell's Nexus eVTOL May Not Make It to Market

The U.S. aerospace group has used its Nexus eVTOL design as a technology testbed, but the head of its eAviation team says it has yet to prove the business case for launching the program.

FutureFlight

November 24, 2021

FutureFlight

Latest

Tier1 Chooses MagniX Propulsion System for Electric R44 Helicopter

The start-up has taken delivery of the first of the MagniX Magni350 electric propulsion units that it will use to convert piston-powered Robinson R44 helicopters.

Rolls-Royce Achieves 1MW Mark in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Testing

The aircraft engines manufacturer is aiming to generate 2.5 MW of power from its beer-keg-sized Power Generation System being developed to power new regional airliners.

Amprius Claims Game-changing Battery Recharge Rate

The lithium-ion battery cell producer says its Si-Nanowire anode platform has recharged a cell from 0 to 80 percent in just six minutes.

UK Unveils FlyZero Concept for Long-haul Hydrogen Airliner

Powered by liquid hydrogen, the anticipated "midsize" airliner would be able to carry up to 279 passengers on intercontinental flights of up to 5,250 nm

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Sydney Seaplanes Plans eVTOL Tourist Flights with Eve Urban Air Mobility Deal

The company, which is the second Australian operator to sign up for Eve's four-passenger eVTOL in recent days, also plans to start a regional airline with electric fixed-wing aircraft.

Australian Operator Plans eVTOL Aerial Tours of Great Barrier Reef

Helicopter operator Nautilus Aviation says it will add 10 of Eve Urban Air Mobility's four-passenger eVTOL aircraft to its sightseeing fleet in 2026.

U.S. Commuter Airline Orders 20 of Regent's All-Electric Seagliders

Southern Airways Express intends to operate the 12-passenger Viceroy model and the 100-seat Monarch on routes in the New York and New England region, and also in the southeastern U.S.

VertX Aero Prepares To Open Dedicated eVTOL Pilot Training Center

The facility in Ireland will include an eVTOL aircraft flight simulator using virtual and augmented reality technology. It's part of the new venture's plans to provide airline-grade training for eVTOL flight crew.

Taking the Controls of Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Simulator

Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief of FutureFlight sister publication AIN, has flown multiple aircraft types over the years, and he jumped at the chance to check out Joby's eVTOL vehicle in the company's simulator.

EHang Says EH216 eVTOL Certification Is Gaining Momentum with Increased Flight Trials

EHang reported that as of the end of November, it has conducted more than 20,000 test flights in its two-seat, autonomous eVTOL vehicle, including recent public demonstrations in locations such as Bali.

Vertical Heading to Wall Street Soon, with Broadstone Shareholders Set To Vote on Merger

Broadstone Acquisition shareholders will meet on December 14 to vote on a proposed combination with eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace, leading to a New York Stock Exchange listing.

FAA Issues Airworthiness Certificate, Clearing Archer's Maker eVTOL for Takeoff

Archer expects to conduct an initial hover flight with its two-seat Maker eVTOL technology demonstrator before the end of December as it aims to bring its larger four-passenger model to market in 2024.

Ascendance Reveals New Design for Atea Hybrid-Electric VTOL Aircraft

The revised version of the five-seater features additional in-wing ducted fans and an extra horizontal propeller, as well as improved access to the passenger cabin.

Saudi Tech City Neom Set To Become Urban Air Mobility Incubator

Volocopter and government-backed Neom have launched joint venture to develop urban air mobility across a vast new residential and industrial zone in northwestern Saudi Arabia.

Heart Appoints Aernnova as Design Partner for ES-19 Electric Airliner

The Spain-based aerostructures group will support Heart in its plans to bring a 19-seat all-electric regional airliner into commercial service in 2026.

With Customer and Partners on Board, Project Fresson Steps Up Hydrogen Commuter Plans

For the UK consortium, converting the venerable Islander to hydrogen power is phase one of an ambitious zero-carbon plan for sub-regional air links to remote communities.

Paris Vertiport Prepares To Open for eVTOL Flight Trials

A temporary vertiport at the Paris-area Cergy-Pontoise airport should be operational by the end of the second quarter of 2022, when it will serve as a testbed for the Re.Invent Air Mobility initiative.

Aura Aero Secures Part 21G Manufacturing Approval

The French start-up is close to beginning production of its Integral family of light aircraft, as it continues development of a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Aerosud Partners with Samad To Develop Starling Cargo eVTOL Vehicle

The South African aerostructures group will produce parts for the remotely piloted model, and may manufacture complete aircraft if there is sufficient demand in its region.

Textron Confirms Bell's Nexus eVTOL May Not Make It to Market

The U.S. aerospace group has used its Nexus eVTOL design as a technology testbed, but the head of its eAviation team says it has yet to prove the business case for launching the program.

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