BETA powers up on Massachusetts fast charger en route to Florida

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Oct 23

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BETA Technologies has made an inaugural charge on Massachusetts’ first-ever public access electric aircraft and vehicle charging station. The firm’s CTOL aircraft touched down on…

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If the network breathes, leave

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Oct 23

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We are all familiar with network troubles. On one road you have 5G, a few streets over you can barely load a WhatsApp message. Phone…

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BETA flies Alia from Plattsburgh to Montréal

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Yves Le Marquand

28 Sep 23

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BETA Technologies has completed the first fully-electric aircraft flight into Montréal. The Vermont-based electric aircraft OEM landed its Alia CTOL aircraft at the Pierre Elliott…

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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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Supernalism: Hyundai’s AAM theory

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Yves Le Marquand

30 Aug 23

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Access to the automotive supply chain will play a big role in the success of an eVTOL OEM. Frontrunners like Joby and Archer have tapped…

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Aircraft and drone collisions: Researchers propose runway exclusion zone extension

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Aug 23

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New research to count and analyse close calls between aircraft and drones has recommended extending the exclusion zone around “high-risk” runways to 3.5 miles.  The…

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Zipline and OhioHealth eye 2025 for medical delivery network

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Aug 23

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OhioHealth and Zipline have partnered to launch a drone network capable of delivering prescriptions direct to the door in Columbus in 2025. With a plan…

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Eve appoints Johann Bordais as CEO

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Yves Le Marquand

1 Aug 23

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Eve Air Mobility has appointed Embraer’s president and CEO of Services & Support, Johann Bordais as its new CEO. Current co-CEOs Andre Stein and Jerry…

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Surf Air Mobility’s share price continues to drop

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Yves Le Marquand

31 Jul 23

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Since listing last Thursday on the NYSE, Surf Air Mobility’s (SAM) share price has fallen from a high of $4.60 down to $2.07 today.  …

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Archer and DoD deal expansion sees order for six Midnights

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Yves Le Marquand

31 Jul 23

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Archer has signed new contracts with the US Department of Defense worth $142m including delivery of six Midnight aircraft that will supplement helicopter operations. This…

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FAA accepts Reliable Robotics certification plan in full

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Yves Le Marquand

20 Jul 23

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Reliable Robotics announced its full certification plan has been formally accepted by the FAA.  With a timeline of 18-24 months to get to market, the autonomous…

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FAA releases initial implementation plan for AAM

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Jul 23

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The FAA has released a first-stage implementation detailing the steps required to enable AAM operations in the near-term.  The Innovate28 (I28) plan outlines a ‘flexible’ plan…

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DoT audit reports friction within FAA over eVTOL certification pathways

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Yves Le Marquand

28 Jun 23

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Disagreements around the FAA’s move away from powered-lift for certifying fixed-wing style AAM aircraft led to a “decline in morale” among some staff and an…

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Alef’s flying car receives FAA special airworthiness certification

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Yves Le Marquand

27 Jun 23

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Alef Aeronautics has become the first road legal electric car to be certified by the FAA – through a special airworthiness certificate. The firm unveiled…

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Iridium proposes new UAS integration plan

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Jun 23

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Iridium Communications has proposed a new model for uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) integration into US national airspace. Coming off the back of recent results of…

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