Reliable Robotics and NASA complete flight tests to improve UAS safety news Yves Le Marquand 2 May 23 0 Reliable Robotics has been working with NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign since 2021 to on the integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems. As part… Read more
VoltAero receives E-Flight award at AERO Friedrichshafen news Yves Le Marquand 2 May 23 0 French hybrid-electric aviation startup, VoltAero has received the E-Flight award at the AERO general aviation show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The award comes in recognition of… Read more
Joby expands partnership with Toyota news Yves Le Marquand 28 Apr 23 0 Joby Aviation expands its partnership with Toyota with the signing of a long-term agreement to supply key powertrain and actuation components for Joby’s aircraft. The… Read more
flyvirtual to become on-demand airline flyvbird news Yves Le Marquand 27 Apr 23 0 flyvirtual is to become on demand ‘tech’ airline flyvbird as it secures new investment and launches an aircraft partnership. Using what it calls an “innovative… Read more
Electro.Aero announces four partnerships at Revolution.Aero Dublin news Yves Le Marquand 27 Apr 23 0 Electro.Aero has announced four new partnerships with electric aviation firms Aerovy Mobility, Altaport, Greenstar Aviation Partners and Skyportz. The Australian electric aviation charging technology firm… Read more
Towing the line Deep Dive Yves Le Marquand 27 Apr 23 0 Ask a battery supporter about hydrogen and they will say the energy density is too low. Ask a fan of hydrogen about batteries and… Read more
Redwings and Jaunt Air Mobility launch strategic collaboration in Mexico news Yves Le Marquand 27 Apr 23 0 Redwings and Jaunt Air Mobility launch strategic collaboration in Mexico with a non-binding letter of intent to order 10 Jaunt aircraft. Jaunt will support Redwings… Read more
Joby receives third extension of Agility Prime contract news Yves Le Marquand 27 Apr 23 0 Joby Aviation has received a third extension of its Agility Prime contract with the US Air Force worth $55m. The announcement comes days after four… Read more
Revolution.Aero Dublin 2023 – As it happened news Yves Le Marquand 25 Apr 23 0 One day down and one to go at Revolution.Aero Dublin 2023. We have a packed agenda across the final day at the Westin Hotel, tackling… Read more
MTU Aero acquires electric motor developer eMoSys news Yves Le Marquand 24 Apr 23 0 MTU Aero Engines has acquired eMoSys, an electric motor developer and small-volume manufacturer. As one of Germany’s leading engine manufacturers MTU Aero believes the acquisition… Read more
Cranfield Aerospace and Britten-Norman to merge news Yves Le Marquand 21 Apr 23 0 Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) and Britten-Norman have announced plans to merge and create a UK-based zero-emissions aircraft OEM with plans to be flying in 2026.… Read more
EP Systems to supply powertrain for Regent Craft news Yves Le Marquand 20 Apr 23 0 Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) has entered into a strategic partnership with Regent Craft, to supply the powertrain for Regent’s all-electric seagliders. Regent’s 12-passenger seaglider,… Read more
Whisper emerges from stealth with $32m Series A investment news Yves Le Marquand 20 Apr 23 0 Whisper Aero, a startup developing electric ducted fans, has emerged from stealth mode with a $32m Series A investment. The investment, led by a syndicate… Read more
Former F1 technical director launches cargo eVTOL programme news Yves Le Marquand 19 Apr 23 0 MGI Engineering, founded by Mike Gascoyne, who set up the Lotus Formula One (F1) team, has launched its cargo UAV technology demonstrator programme. Announced at… Read more
H55’s second Bristell prototype completes maiden flight news Yves Le Marquand 19 Apr 23 0 H55 has completed a maiden flight of its second BRM Aero Bristell Energic electric trainer prototype. BRM, a Czech aircraft manufacturer, is H55’s first customer… Read more