Australian vertiport fundraise hits minimum in less than 30 minutes

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Yves Le Marquand

1 May 24

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Skyportz latest fundraise, which closes this Thursday, hit its $100k minimum in just 29 minutes after opening.  Currently sat at over $450,000, the capital will…

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VoltAero begins certification testing of hybrid-electric powertrain

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Yves Le Marquand

29 Apr 24

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VoltAero has begun certification testing of the hybrid-electric powertrain for its five-seat Cassio 330 aircraft.  Installed on a ground-based test bench, the powertrain includes Safran…

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Amazon ceases drone deliveries in California, expands to Arizona

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Yves Le Marquand

29 Apr 24

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Amazon is stopping its Prime Air drone deliveries in California after two years of operations.  The retail giant disclosed little as to why operations are…

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Volocopter capital needs intensify following loan option stall

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Yves Le Marquand

29 Apr 24

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Volocopter’s CEO, Dirk Hoke has said the company could be forced to look at insolvency options “in the foreseeable future”, according to German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung. The…

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Robinson Helicopter Company acquires Ascent Aero Systems

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Yves Le Marquand

24 Apr 24

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Ascent AeroSystems is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company.  Ascent AeroSystems is a specialist in compact coaxial helicopter drones designed for industrial, public…

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Electra.aero awarded US Navy contract to explore STOL uses 

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Yves Le Marquand

24 Apr 24

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The US Navy has awarded Electra.aero a contract under the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract will explore the use of Electra’s electric short…

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BETA flies piloted transition test in VTOL prototype

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Apr 24

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  BETA Technologies has successfully a flown piloted transition test in the VTOL version of its Alia aircraft.  The tests were completed earlier this month…

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magniX and Harbour Air agree deal for 50 electric engines

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Apr 24

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North America’s largest seaplane airline, Harbour Air has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with magniX to buy 50 electric engines.  The electric propulsion units…

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Archer makes key appointments for new D.C. office

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Apr 24

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Archer Aviation is boosting its government relations efforts with a selection of appointments and the opening of a Washington D.C. office.  Current Archer executive and…

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Electra.aero awarded army contract for wind tunnel tests

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Apr 24

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Electra.aero has been awarded a US Army contract to begin powered wind tunnel testing of its hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The Small…

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Wellington Airport will be home to New Zealand’s first electric air service

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Apr 24

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Air New Zealand has chosen Wellington and Marlborough Airports as the sites for its first all-electric aircraft service in New Zealand. The service, set to…

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BETA’s Charge Cube gets Underwriter’s Laboratory certification

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Apr 24

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BETA’s latest fast charging technology has been certified by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL), a globally recognised safety standard setter.  As the only electric aircraft developer…

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Skyports raises $110m in Series C to support Dubai air taxi operations

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Apr 24

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Skyports has raised just over $110m to support early air taxi operations in Dubai, thanks in part to new investment from ACS Group through its…

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Lilium begins production of battery packs

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Apr 24

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Lilium has started production of its battery packs to power the Lilium Jet on its first piloted test flight, planned for the end of this…

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FEAM Aero to provide MRO for ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric engines

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Apr 24

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ZeroAvia has signed an agreement with FEAM Aero to look at providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), retrofit and technical support for its engines.  With a first hydrogen-electric…

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