United appoints new chief financial officer

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Sep 23

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United Airlines has promoted Michael Leskinen to chief financial officer and executive vice president.  Leskinen, a public supporter of AAM, will oversee a number of areas…

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Joby delivers first aircraft half-year ahead of schedule

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Sep 23

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Joby has delivered its first aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base about six months ahead of the expected 2024 delivery date.  On-base operations with Joby’s…

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VoltAero flies hybrid-electric powertrain on 100% SAF

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Sep 23

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VoltAero has flown its hybrid-electric powertrain for its Cassio family of aircraft with 100% sustainable fuel provided by TotalEnergies. The flight, conducted from VoltAero’s Royan-based…

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Conference report: Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2023 – Ascent update (on the hill)

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Sep 23

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If you were in San Francisco this month for Revolution.Aero it is likely you saw a few cars driving around with a curious array of…

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Aerovy and Electro Base expand charging partnership

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Sep 23

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Aerovy and Electro Base have expanded their partnership focused on developing electric aviation battery charging. Aerovy already has a partnership with Electro.Aero, the parent of…

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H55 completes first Series C financing worth $50m

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Sep 23

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H55 has successfully completed the first part of its Series C financing round securing CHF45 million ($49.6m) in financing.  The secured funds will finance H55’s…

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Supernal opens Fremont R&D facility

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Sep 23

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Supernal is opening its primary R&D facility in Fremont, California, it announced today. The opening marks the third, and last, facility Supernal will open this year,…

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Lilium and Aciturri begin building eVTOL

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Sep 23

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Lilium has begun fuselage assembly for the Lilium Jet with the help of strategic partner Aciturri. The aircraft, which remains on track for a first…

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AURA to base first commercial operations in Ohio

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Yves Le Marquand

20 Sep 23

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AURA Network Systems, alongside Ohio Department of Transportation’s FlyOhio initiative, will launch its first commercial network operations in the state. The network which is being purpose-built for…

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FAA issues initial BVLOS approval for Zipline

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Sep 23

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The FAA has authorised Zipline International to deliver commercial packages around two US locations using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.…

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Joby chooses ‘birthplace of aviation’ Dayton to build first scaled facility

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Sep 23

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Joby has chosen Dayton, Ohio to locate its first scaled aircraft production facility. Known as the birthplace of aviation, the Wright Brothers lived and worked…

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Skyports Drone Services and Equinor launch North Sea delivery trial

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Sep 23

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Skyports Drone Services is trialling oil rig drone deliveries in the North Sea with Norwegian energy firm, Equinor.  The two-month flight programme, launched earlier this…

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Airbus, Barclays and NEOM co-lead new ZeroAvia funding round

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Sep 23

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Airbus, Barclays have co-lead ZeroAvia’s latest funding round alongside smart city NEOM. The hydrogen propulsion system maker said the financing will go towards certification of…

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Bristow and Volocopter sign deal to launch eVTOL services

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Sep 23

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Bristow Group and Volocopter have signed an agreement to look at launching eVTOL passenger and cargo services in the US and UK. As part of…

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Archer’s Midnight set for first US public display this month

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Yves Le Marquand

1 Sep 23

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Archer’s Midnight aircraft will be displayed publicly in the US for the first time this month as it features at the US Chamber of Commerce’s…

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