Tipped for success: Whisper Aero reveals its Whisper Jet

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jun 23

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Whisper Aero has revealed details of its hybrid-electric regional aircraft, the Whisper Jet, after a two year stealth period following its founding in 2020.  The…

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FAA seeking public input on drone operations

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Yves Le Marquand

6 Jun 23

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US citizens have the opportunity to give their views on beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations as the FAA seeks public input. Those wishing to…

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Plana and US city Irvine exploring partnership

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Jun 23

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Representatives from South Korean eVTOL developer, Plana have met with the vice mayor of Irvine, US to explore opportunities to partner. Irvine Vice Mayor, Tammy…

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Lyte Aviation and AAM Institute to launch ferry alternatives

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Yves Le Marquand

30 May 23

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Lyte Aviation and AAM Institute have announced plans to launch alternatives to ferry travel in Seattle, US. UK-based Lyte has formed a strategic partnership with…

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Acting FAA chief in advanced talks with Archer 

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Yves Le Marquand

25 May 23

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The exiting acting FAA chief administrator Billy Nolen is in advanced talks to join Archer Aviation, according to sources close to the situation. As reported…

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Team formed by US government to set strategy on AAM

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Yves Le Marquand

18 May 23

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The Biden administration has formed an interagency team to engage the public and develop a strategy for AAM in the US.  Announced on Tuesday, the…

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Archer rolls out first Midnight aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

12 May 23

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Archer has completed final assembly of its first production aircraft Midnight ahead of its first test flight this summer.  On the same day Archer posted…

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Xwing submits full certification plan to FAA

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Apr 23

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Xwing, has submitted a Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP) to the FAA, to become the first Standard Category large unmanned aerial system (UAS) to receive…

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FAA investing $19m in AAM noise pollution research

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Apr 23

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The FAA has awarded $19m in ‘Quiet Skies’ research grants to 14 universities across the US in a drive to understand and reduce noise pollution…

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Blade reports record revenues and narrowing losses

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Mar 23

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Blade posted record revenues, up 118%, to $146.1m and narrowing losses of $27.26m down from $32m for the full-year 2022.  “Our financial performance in the…

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Joby Aviation performs better than forecasted in Q4

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Yves Le Marquand

27 Feb 23

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Joby’s loss in the fourth quarter (Q4) 2022 came in lower than forecasted as expenses were offset by contract-based revenues from the US Department of…

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Ameriflight signs LoI for 35 Sabrewing VTOL drones

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Feb 23

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Ameriflight has signed an LoI for 35 VTOL drones from US regional UAV maker, Sabrewing Aircraft Company. As the US’ largest Part 135 Cargo airline,…

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Regional air mobility could save Santa Monica Airport and many like it

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Feb 23

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The scaling of the regional air mobility sector could halt the closure of airports like Santa Monica by 2028, according to Kevin Antcliff.  The Xwing…

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BETA and Blade conduct first piloted flight in New York area

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Yves Le Marquand

15 Feb 23

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The first piloted eVTOL flight in New York took place this week as BETA Technologies’ ALIA-250 took to the skies above Westchester County Airport. During…

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Joby’s first production-conforming aircraft begins final assembly

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Yves Le Marquand

14 Feb 23

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Joby Aviation has begun final assembly of the first aircraft to be produced at the OEM’s pilot manufacturing facility in Marina, California. In what the…

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