Vertical completes first full-scale flight tests

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Jul 23

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Vertical Aerospace has announced successful completion of an initial flight test campaign of its full-scale prototype.  The tests, earmarked as a “major moment” for the…

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Lilium raises $292m in new funding round

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Jul 23

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Lilium has exceeded its own expectations, raising $42m more than the $250m targeted in a funding round launched in May.  Late last week, the German…

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VerdeGo and Röder Präzision announce hybrid-electric engine

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Jul 23

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VerdeGo Aero and Röder Präzision have announced a new hybrid-electric engine, SR-305-VDG as part of its VH-3 powerplant development. The VH-3 has been created as…

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Dronamics assigned IATA and ICAO designator codes

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Jul 23

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Cargo drone airline, Dronamics has announced it has been officially assigned both IATA and ICAO designator codes.  The firm reported is the first cargo drone…

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Pre-rocket age space race inspires high-altitude balloon tourism

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Jul 23

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Spanish space tourism startup, Zero 2 Infinity has drawn inspiration from a US/Soviet space race that began in 1927 for its balloon technology. Space tourism…

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EHang announces $23m private investment led by Korean music producer

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 23

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EHang has signed share subscription agreements valued at $23m with several investors lead by South Korean music producer, Lee Soo Man.  The entrepreneur and founder…

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Malmö Airport to become test arena for Heart Aerospace’s ES-30

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 23

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Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia has decided to make Malmö Airport available as a test arena for Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 electric aircraft.  The full-scale model…

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Plana partners with Gloria Aviation to jointly train AAM talent

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 23

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Plana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gloria Aviation to develop a joint business and train AAM industry talent. Announced yesterday, the two…

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Lyte partners with Amros Global and Uniwastec to manage and fuel VTOL fleet

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 23

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Lyte Aviation has announced a partnership with fleet management provider Amros Global and waste-to-energy producer Uniwastec.  The collaboration will see Amros manage Lyte’s fleet of…

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Surf Air Mobility to acquire Southern Airways and float on NYSE

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Jul 23

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Surf Air Mobility has announced it expects to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) next week, preceded by an acquisition of Southern…

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Merlin completes 25 test flights in Alaksa

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Yves Le Marquand

6 Jul 23

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Merlin has announced successfully completing 25 test flights in Alaska as part of a $1m FAA contract. The FAA asked Merlin to demonstrate a highly-automated…

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Jekta and Mehair sign order for 50 aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Jul 23

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Jekta has signed an order for 50 of its electric amphibious aircraft with Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt (Mehair). The deal,…

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H3X ships first HPDM-30 motor drive

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Yves Le Marquand

3 Jul 23

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H3X Technologies has shipped its first HPDM-30 electric motor drive to a paying customer, marking its commercial entry into service.  The Denver, Colorado-based firm announced…

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Aska gets FAA clearance, begins flight tests

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Yves Le Marquand

30 Jun 23

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Aska has announced its flying car, dubbed Aska A5, has received clearance from the FAA and begun flight testing. The Silicon Valley-based firm’s prototype has…

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H2Fly reveals new high-altitude hydrogen fuel cell

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Yves Le Marquand

29 Jun 23

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H2Fly has announced its new proprietary fuel cell system H175, a modular power unit capable of flying at altitudes of up to 27,000ft. The H175…

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