FAA authorises BETA for dual seat eVTOL training

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Aug 24

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The FAA has granted BETA Technologies a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to begin dual seat training of pilots in its A250 eVTOL.  With this LOA,…

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H3X raises $20m from oversubscribed Series A

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Aug 24

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H3X has closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by deep tech investment firm Infinite Capital. The oversubscribed funding round also saw participation…

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The AirCraft Company joins Regional Airline Association

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Yves Le Marquand

31 Jul 24

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The AirCraft Company has joined North America’s Regional Airline Association (RAA).  Membership to the association, which promotes safety and reliability in the regional airline industry,…

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FAA authorises Zipline and Wing for BVLOS operations in Dallas

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Yves Le Marquand

30 Jul 24

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 The FAA has authorised Zipline and Wing to operate commercial drone flights without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace, in a first for US…

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How EY’s innovation hub gets the most out of startup IP

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Jul 24

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For those that haven’t been paying attention to aerospace innovation, a visit to this edition of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is an eye opener. …

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FIA: Boom unveils Overture flight deck

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Jul 24

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Boom Supersonic’s all-new flight deck was the pick among a number of milestones across the supersonic aircraft developer’s Overture airliner and Symphony engine programmes. Announced…

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FIA: Jekta and ZeroAvia to demonstrate fuel cell-powered flying boat

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Jul 24

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Jekta has selected ZeroAvia’s fuel cell technology to demonstrate the concept of a hydrogen-powered variant of its electric amphibious flying boat design. The firms also plan…

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BETA selected among four projects to receive Michigan State grant

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Jul 24

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The State of Michigan has selected BETA as one of four recipients of $6m-plus in grant funding allocated for projects to help scale AAM infrastructure…

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EPS submits technical standard order application to FAA for lithium battery system

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Jul 24

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Electric Power Systems (EPS) has submitted its application for technical standard order (TSO) approval of its EPIC 1.0 battery system to the FAA. Submitted under…

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VerdeGo unveils new hybrid-electric powerplant

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Jul 24

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VerdeGo Aero has revealed its new VH-4T turbine hybrid-electric powerplant to the public. The 400kW powerplant (pictured centre) is designed to address a wide array…

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BETA completes two new US Air Force deployments

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Yves Le Marquand

15 Jul 24

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BETA Technologies has completed deployments with two Major Commands of the US Air Force to evaluate potential military applications. These deployments with the Air Combat…

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Joby completes hydrogen-electric test flight

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Jul 24

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  With water as the only by-product, Joby has flown its hydrogen-electric demonstrator 523 miles.  The landmark test flight, which Joby believes to be the…

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Universal Hydrogen liquidates after running out of cash

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Jul 24

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One of the leading horses in the race to pioneer hydrogen powered flight, Universal Hydrogen has shut its doors after failing to secure further funding…

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VerdeGo awarded NASA SBIR Ignite programme contract

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Yves Le Marquand

26 Jun 24

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VerdeGo Aero has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract as part of NASA’s SBIR Ignite programme.  During the six-month effort,…

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Wisk ‘advancing certification effort’ with Verocel acquisition

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Yves Le Marquand

26 Jun 24

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Wisk Aero has acquired Verocel, a software verification and validation (V&V) company with experience supporting high-integrity aerospace software certification. The deal will form a key…

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