US Navy expands contract with PteroDynamics

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Feb 25

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The US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has deepened its relationship with PteroDynamics through a fresh contract expansion worth $4.65m.  PteroDynamics, a developer…

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US utility secures FAA exemption for BVLOS operations

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Feb 25

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Southern Company has become the first utility company in the US to secure a Part 91 exemption for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations…

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Pipistrel’s CEO on test flying their biggest aircraft yet

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Feb 25

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  On January 31st, 2025, Pipistrel completed the first hover flight of its hybrid-electric VTOL-capable unmanned aircraft Nuuva V300. The test flight saw the aircraft…

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ZeroAvia set to sell first novel electric engine to Jetcruzer

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Feb 25

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ZeroAvia has agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS) to Jetcruzer International. Expected to be delivered this spring, the…

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Volocopter and Jet Systems agree deal for two eVTOL aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Feb 25

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Ailing eVTOL developer Volocopter has signed an agreement with French operator Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services for two VoloCity eVTOL aircraft. The pair plan to operate…

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AutoFlight and Wuhan Hanyang agree deal for 12 aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Feb 25

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Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight has secured an order from Wuhan Hanyang Investment Development Group for 12 aircraft worth $21.4m (157m yuan). The deposit-backed order announced…

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Elfly Group appoints Susan Ying to board

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Feb 25

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Norwegian electric seaplane developer Elfly Group has appointed Dr. Susan Ying to its board of directors. Announced at the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes & Amphibious Aviation…

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Moya Aero test campaign nears 200-flight milestone

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Feb 25

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Since the turn of the year, Brazilian eVTOL developer Moya Aero has completed almost 200 flight tests, exploring the transition envelope of its prototype aircraft. …

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Skyports announces projects in Saudi Arabia and UAE

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Feb 25

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Skyports Drone Services has made its first entry into Saudi Arabia through a collaboration with Iot Squared, a joint venture between the country’s Public Investment…

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Reliable Robotics adds to defence advisory board

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Feb 25

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Reliable Robotics has appointed General Richard D. Clarke (ret.) and General Mike Minihan (ret.) to its Defense Advisory Board.  Clarke previously served as the Commander…

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Archer raises $300m to further defence venture

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Feb 25

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Archer has raised $301.75m to continue development of its hybrid aircraft platform designed initially for the defence market.  This raise, lead by investors including BlackRock,…

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Beta’s installs first electric charger in South Carolina

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Feb 25

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Florence Regional Airport (FLO) become the first location in South Carolina to install a Beta Technologies electric aircraft charger.  The charger, manufactured by Beta, are…

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Wingcopter to begin offering BVLOS surveying

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Feb 25

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German drone manufacturer Wingcopter is expanding beyond cargo drones to include the sale of long-range BVLOS LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveying products.  To do…

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Pyka releases second crop-spraying aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Feb 25

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Pyka has released its second generation agricultural spray aircraft with prices starting at $550,000. The Pelican 2 features a 300-litre payload and is capable of…

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EASA certifies Safran’s 125-kilowatt electric motor

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Feb 25

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EASA has certified the ENGINeUS 100 motor developed by Safran Electrical & Power after a four-year certification process.  The result of four years’ work with…

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