Atlantic Aviation agrees infrastructure deals with Joby and Archer

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Jan 24

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Atlantic Aviation has announced deals with eVTOL race competitors Joby and Archer to explore development of electric aircraft infrastructure in multiple US regions.  Atlantic and…

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Supernal unveils eVTOL concept at CES 2024

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Jan 24

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Four years since revealing a ‘vision concept’ at CES 2020, Supernal has unveiled its first eVTOL vehicle concept – S-A2 – at this year’s edition…

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Leading Lytes: Kookiejar and Lyte Aviation to explore launch of cargo delivery service

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Dec 23

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Lyte Aviation is partnering with Swedish drone and vertiport infrastructure specialist Kookiejar to explore development of a heavy payload cargo delivery service. Initially targeting regions…

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How can new aircraft firms convince the public?

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Yves Le Marquand

14 Dec 23

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Those of us who live and work in advanced air mobility are at risk of finding ourselves in an echo chamber. If you head down…

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Rolls-Royce finds buyer for electric propulsion business

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Dec 23

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Rolls-Royce has found an undisclosed buyer for the electric propulsion business it announced was for sale late last month.  Although they will remain anonymous until…

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First Lilium Jet fuselage on final assembly line

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Dec 23

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Lilium announced it has begun production of the Lilium Jet, following yesterday’s arrival of the first fuselage at the firm’s final assembly line.   The…

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Moya Aero conducts successful maiden flight

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Dec 23

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Moya Aero has flown a first ever flight with its aircraft, making it the largest Brazilian-made eVTOL to achieve the feat. The maiden flight marks…

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Public acceptance – Harder than you (might) think

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Yves Le Marquand

30 Nov 23

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Getting the public onside with new aircraft flying in their neighbourhood might be harder than you think.  Whilst attention has quite rightly been focused largely…

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Oregon needs up to 126 Jump Aero aircraft for state response plan

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Yves Le Marquand

30 Nov 23

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The US state of Oregon says it will need up to 126 Jump Aero aircraft for statewide coverage as part of its rural life-saving plan. …

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Lilium receives design approval from EASA

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Yves Le Marquand

27 Nov 23

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Lilium has received Design Organisation Approval from EASA further clearing the pathway towards type certification of its eVTOL.  The approval means the German eVTOL aircraft…

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AFWERX backs Piasecki Aircraft with $37m contract

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Nov 23

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Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract by AFWERX and the US Air Force Research Laboratory worth $37m. The award, which forms part…

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Bellwether eVTOL to use Viasat Velaris connectivity

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Yves Le Marquand

20 Nov 23

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Viasat’s Velaris satellite connectivity services will be used in Bellwether Industries’ eVTOL aircraft Oryx the firms announced last week. Announced at Dubai Airshow 2023, the…

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Paris city councillors oppose air taxi service plans

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Nov 23

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Plans to integrate air tax services into a public transport system for the first time have been unanimously opposed by Paris city councillors.  Aéroports de…

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Honeywell providing fly-by-wire system for AIBOT’s electric aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

15 Nov 23

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Honeywell is to provide its Compact Fly-By-Wire (cFBW) to Californian electric aircraft developer,  Aibot for use in its eVTOL. Honeywell’s lightweight cFBW system, the size…

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Volocopter and Joby take to skies above New York

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Nov 23

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Volocopter and Joby have taken part in the world’s first public showcase of multiple eVTOL aircraft today and yesterday in New York. Joby and Volocopter…

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