Five on Friday: Deutsche, Hermeus and the White House

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Jun 25

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Promised to be the most sustainable aircraft in its class, last week Deutsche Aircraft rolled out its first D328eco test aircraft, aka TAC 1.  “This…

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JetZero reveals partnerships with Delta and RTX

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Mar 25

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JetZero is set to join Delta Air Lines’ Sustainable Skies Lab as part of a new partnership between the blended wing aircraft developer and US…

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Beta and Bristow prepare demo flights in Norway

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Mar 25

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Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies and helicopter operator Bristow are readying to begin demonstration flights later this year in Norway alongside the domestic regulator and…

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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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Amphibious aviation conference ‘bigger than last year’

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Yves Le Marquand

27 Jan 25

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Numbers are up across delegates, sponsors and exhibitors compared with 2024 at this year’s Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA25) conference. The conference…

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BAE to help Airbus with hybrid commercial aircraft research

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Yves Le Marquand

9 Jan 25

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BAE Systems has signed an agreement to provide the energy storage system for a micro-hybridisation demonstration project for commercial aircraft being conducted by Airbus.  As part…

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Skyportz and Microflite to assess vertiport locations in Melbourne

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Yves Le Marquand

4 Oct 24

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The operator of Melbourne’s heliport Microflite is to work with Skyportz to identify locations for new vertiports around the city.  Microflite has taken the decision…

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Skydweller completes initial flight test campaign

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Oct 24

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Skydweller Aero has successfully completed an initial flight test campaign of its Skydweller Unmanned Aerial System.  The series of uncrewed flight tests – with the…

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Heart, JetZero and others awarded FAA FAST grants

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Aug 24

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The FAA has awarded Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grants to a number of companies including Heart Aerospace, JetZero and Wright Electric.  The FAA announced…

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Moya Aero reveals new hybrid cargo drone design

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Yves Le Marquand

31 Jul 24

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In a bid to extend range, Brazilian drone developer Moya Aero has unveiled its new hybrid-electric cargo drone. The hybrid Moya eVTOL expands operational range…

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FIA: GKN furthers expansion into electric flight with multiple agreements

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Jul 24

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GKN Aerospace has signed agreements with Airbus, Supernal, Vaeridion and H55 at the Farnborough Airshow this week. The collaborations, deliveries and programme contributions all further…

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Elfly and Gotland government partner on potential seaplane flights

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 24

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Elfly Group is partnering with the government of Gotland, Sweden, with plans to launch zero-emission commercial seaplane flights to the island by 2027.  Located in…

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Joby completes hydrogen-electric test flight

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 24

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  With water as the only by-product, Joby has flown its hydrogen-electric demonstrator 523 miles.  The landmark test flight, which Joby believes to be the…

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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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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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