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Charter & Fractional
EHang Flies Pilotless EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft in Africa
Milestone marks first passenger-carrying eVTOL flight in Africa
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NBAA Surveys Members on Drones for BVLOS Consultation
Business aviation group is preparing a response to FAA proposals
Training and Workforce
Volocopter and Euro Flight Test Partner on eVTOL Pilot Training
Partners will devise training courses for eVTOL aircraft test pilots
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges
SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California
Aircraft
In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft
Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.
Engines
GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans
New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft
Regulations and Government
FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL
Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Joby Demonstrates Autonomous Flight in Pacific Defense Exercise
Self-piloting Caravan aircraft joins Resolute Force Pacific exercise
Aircraft
Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.
Charter & Fractional
Blade Passenger Flights Now Part of Joby’s Air-taxi Plans
Blade’s medical flight operations are continuing under the name Strata Critical Medical
Airports
Avflight Installs Electric Chargers at Michigan Airports
FBO group has partnered with electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
Regulations and Government
U.S. States Collaborate To Implement Advanced Air Mobility
Aviation group’s newly released papers tackle infrastructure, policy, and state roles
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Chinese City Hefei Backs EHang’s Plans for VT30 eVTOL Aircraft
City officials have pledged up to around $210 million in investments and orders
Aircraft
Hyundai Seeks New Leadership for eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal
Jaiwon Shin is stepping down as Supernal’s CEO and head of Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility Division
Engines
GE Aerospace Taps Automation and AI to Improve Product Support
Manufacturing its striving to boost turbofan maturity and reliability
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Air Force Buys Autonomous Freighter from Reliable Robotics
Fully automated Cessna 208B Grand Caravan will be deployed overseas
Regulations and Government
New EASA Proposal Targets VTOL Aircraft Noise Impact
Proposal fills ICAO noise standard gap for VCA
Avionics
XTI Picks Garmin G700 TXi Avionics for TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft
Glass cockpit features large touchscreen flight displays
Airports
Beta’s Aircraft Charging Network Expands to Canada
Alia CX300 electric airplane conducted a demo flight in Toronto
