MagniX launches batteries with over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycle capability

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Yves Le Marquand

24 Jun 24

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MagniX has introduced Samson, a battery line designed for aviation which it says delivers “industry-leading energy density” and “unmatched cycle life”. Developed for applications that…

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AIR launches uncrewed cargo variant

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Jun 24

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AIR has expanded into the cargo and logistics market with an uncrewed variant of its AIR ONE eVTOL. 

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Archer signs deal to begin electrification of Signature’s terminal network

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Jun 24

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Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on electrifying Signature Aviation’s private aviation terminals. Signature’s network, at over 200 terminals, is the…

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FAA accepts SkyDrive’s type certification application

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Jun 24

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SkyDrive has revealed the FAA has accepted its type certification application for its SD-05 eVTOL aircraft.  The application, which was made through the Japan’s Civil…

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FAA and EASA issue broader guidance for eVTOL certification

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Jun 24

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Today the FAA has published an Advisory Circular (AC) whilst EASA has updated its special condition for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft to give…

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Archer gets FAA green light to begin commercial airline operations

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Jun 24

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Archer’s subsidiary, Archer Air, has received its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from the FAA, allowing it to begin operating aircraft commercially. Operations…

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Joby acquires Xwing autonomy technology

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Yves Le Marquand

4 Jun 24

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Joby has acquired the autonomy division of Xwing, a US autonomous aviation systems startup that has been test flying autonomous aircraft since 2020.  The deal…

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Bell Textron selected for next phase of DARPA X-Plane programme

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Yves Le Marquand

3 Jun 24

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Bell Textron is moving to Phase 1B of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane programme.  The SPRINT programme…

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Textron eAviation acquires Amazilia Aerospace

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Yves Le Marquand

17 May 24

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Textron eAviation, the electric aviation segment of Textron, has acquired Amazilia Aerospace. The acquisition will see Amazilia’s workforce of about 30 employees based at its…

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Heart Aerospace opens US R&D facility, appoints new chief technology officer

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Yves Le Marquand

17 May 24

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Heart Aerospace has opened a new research and development hub in Los Angeles, California.  The new facility will focus on the advancement of Heart’s hybrid-electric…

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STOL(en) the show? – Electra.aero’s short take off vision

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Yves Le Marquand

16 May 24

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The majority of hype and investment appears to centre around aircraft that take off vertically on battery power alone. Electra.aero has backed a different horse…

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Piasecki awarded contract for H2 fuel cell powered rotorcraft evaluation

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Yves Le Marquand

14 May 24

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Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the US Department of Energy (DoE). The contract will see Piasecki carry…

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Archer completes installation of ‘automotive style’ high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

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Yves Le Marquand

13 May 24

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Archer has installed its high-volume battery pack manufacturing line at its integrated test lab and manufacturing facilities in San Jose, California. The new line will…

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Archer posts $116.5m loss in first quarter; maintains liquidity

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Fayaz Hussain

10 May 24

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Archer Aviation announced first quarter shareholder report declaring a loss of $116.5m in the quarter while sharing progress on the development of its electric vertical…

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Monte and Regent agree deal for sea gliders worth $300m

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Yves Le Marquand

8 May 24

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Maritime and aviation lessor, Monte will purchase up to $300m of Regent’s sea gliders. The strategic partnership signed this week at CoMotion Miami, will see…

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