Archer and Etihad Training agree eVTOL pilot recruitment and training deal

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Yves Le Marquand

20 May 24

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Archer has partnered with Etihad Training to recruit and train prospective pilots for Archer’s Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi.  The memorandum of understanding (MoU), announced…

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Embraer and Eve sign deal with Groupe ADP focused on Paris-Le Bourget Airport

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Yves Le Marquand

17 May 24

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Embraer and Eve Air Mobility have signed a deal with Groupe ADP aimed at preparing Paris-Le-Bourget Airport for low-carbon operations.  The memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

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Textron eAviation acquires Amazilia Aerospace

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Yves Le Marquand

17 May 24

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Textron eAviation, the electric aviation segment of Textron, has acquired Amazilia Aerospace. The acquisition will see Amazilia’s workforce of about 30 employees based at its…

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Heart Aerospace opens US R&D facility, appoints new chief technology officer

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Yves Le Marquand

17 May 24

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Heart Aerospace has opened a new research and development hub in Los Angeles, California.  The new facility will focus on the advancement of Heart’s hybrid-electric…

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SwissDrones closes Series B worth over $10m

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Yves Le Marquand

16 May 24

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SwissDrones has this week closed its Series B funding round, securing over $10m from investors.  The equity growth will advance the aerial intelligence company’s ability…

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STOL(en) the show? – Electra.aero’s short take off vision

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Yves Le Marquand

16 May 24

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The majority of hype and investment appears to centre around aircraft that take off vertically on battery power alone. Electra.aero has backed a different horse…

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Lilium expects state guarantees in Germany against loan worth €100m-plus

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Yves Le Marquand

15 May 24

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The positive answer Lilium was looking for from Germany appears to have been realised as the federal government and State of Bavaria commission state development…

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Leidos and Elroy Air approved to fly autonomous resupply demos for US Navy

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Yves Le Marquand

14 May 24

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Elroy Air and Leidos have been approved to demonstrate an autonomous resupply drone prototype for an office of the US Naval Air Systems Command.  The…

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Piasecki awarded contract for H2 fuel cell powered rotorcraft evaluation

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Yves Le Marquand

14 May 24

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Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the US Department of Energy (DoE). The contract will see Piasecki carry…

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Lilium shifting focus to France as it seeks capital for production ramp up

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Yves Le Marquand

13 May 24

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Lilium is in advanced talks with the French government on potential subsidies and loan guarantees worth up to €400m as it seeks to expand production…

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Archer completes installation of ‘automotive style’ high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

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Yves Le Marquand

13 May 24

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Archer has installed its high-volume battery pack manufacturing line at its integrated test lab and manufacturing facilities in San Jose, California. The new line will…

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Jekta reveals interior design of economy and premium cabins for PHA-ZE 100

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Yves Le Marquand

9 May 24

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Amphibious aircraft developer, Jekta has unveiled a first look at the interiors of its economy class and executive cabins for its PHA-ZE 100 aircraft.  …

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Monte and Regent agree deal for sea gliders worth $300m

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Yves Le Marquand

8 May 24

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Maritime and aviation lessor, Monte will purchase up to $300m of Regent’s sea gliders. The strategic partnership signed this week at CoMotion Miami, will see…

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Joby posts $94.6m loss in first quarter

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Fayaz Hussain

8 May 24

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Joby Aviation reported a smaller net loss of $94.6m in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $113.4m in the same period last year, according…

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Why Wisk is not alarmed by troubles at Boeing

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Yves Le Marquand

8 May 24

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The history of regime change at Boeing sets a precedent for tough times ahead for any non-core business – especially funding wise.  Recent examples range…

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