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ARC Confirms Plans for Linx Compound Rotorcraft and eVTOL Cargo Drones

The UK start-up, formerly known as Samad Aerospace, is working on a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft based on a gyroplane concept.

FutureFlight

February 7, 2023

UK Government Releases New Funding for Hydrogen and Electric Aviation Technology

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace are to receive all of the £113.6 million allocated through the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute program.

FutureFlight

February 7, 2023

Ryse Plans First Deliveries of the Recon Personal eVTOL in Q3 This Year

Ryse Aero Technologies intends to begin deliveries of its Recon personal eVTOL in Q3 of 2023 after securing nearly 100 preorders in the last month.

FutureFlight

February 6, 2023

Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race Postponed Indefinitely

Despite an “encouraging” response from potential competitors in the new Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, the U.S. National Aeronautic Association has decided to postpone the event to a date that has yet to be determined.

FutureFlight

February 6, 2023

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Net Zero Research and Development Projects Proliferate as Europe Chases a Clean Aviation Future

European Union-funded work kicking off in 2023 will prepare the way for the launch of regional airliners that could change the environmental and economic landscapes for commercial air services.

FutureFlight

February 3, 2023

Volatus Lays Plans for eVTOL Vertiport in Pennsylvania

The company wants to build the facility at Bellefonte Airport, which is close to Penn State University's campus.

FutureFlight

February 2, 2023

Yacht Owners Offered eVTOL Aircraft for Ship-to-Shore Transportation

Two eVTOL vehicle developers, Air and VRCO, this week announced plans to market their all-electric aircraft to the yachting community.

FutureFlight

February 2, 2023

Skyway and Moonware Partner on Automated Ground Infrastructure for eVTOL Operations

Skyway Technologies has teamed with Moonware to help prepare vertiports and other ground infrastructure for the impending arrival of next-generation aircraft such as eVTOL air taxis.

FutureFlight

February 2, 2023

GAO Report Calls for Clarity on Tax Exemptions for AAM Aircraft

The U.S. Government Accountability Office wants Congress to clearly define AAM aircraft in the tax codes.

FutureFlight On The Radar

January 31, 2023

Brazilian Airline Orders Eco Caravan Upgrades from Ampaire

Azul Conecta, Brazil's largest operator of Cessna Grand Caravans, has provisionally ordered up to six Eco Caravan hybrid-electric conversion kits from Ampaire.

FutureFlight

January 31, 2023

Germany's Stuttgart Airport Will Be Home to a Hydrogen Aviation Center

With almost $6 million in funding from the German state of Baden-Württemberg, hydrogen propulsion specialist H2Fly will build and manage a facility to support the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft.

FutureFlight

January 31, 2023

GKN Aerospace To Develop Wiring System for Lilium Jet

The company will make the electrical wiring interconnection system for the eVTOL aircraft at its facility in the Netherlands and then integrate it at Lilium's factory in Germany.

FutureFlight

January 31, 2023

Opener Aims To Begin Taking Orders for the BlackFly Personal eVTOL This Year

Opener, the Canadian start-up behind the BlackFly personal eVTOL aircraft, says it is on track to begin collecting orders from customers this year.

FutureFlight

January 30, 2023

Ameriflight Orders 20 Autonomous Cargo Airplanes from Natilus

The Dallas-based Part 135 cargo airline says it is eyeing the Nautilus Kona, an unpiloted short-haul feeder aircraft, to support its expedited supply-chain services.

FutureFlight

January 27, 2023

U.S. Air Force Provides More Funding for Electra's eSTOL Aircraft

Under a Strategic Funding Increase, the Afrwerx innovation unit is making up to $85 million available to support the Virginia-based start-up's efforts to build and fly a full-scale preproduction model.

FutureFlight

January 26, 2023

Japan's SkyDrive Focuses on South Carolina for U.S. eVTOL Services

The company is establishing a base in Beaufort County to explore possible uses for eVTOL air taxi services with its two-seat SD-05 vehicle.

FutureFlight

January 26, 2023

Japan Airlines Backs Plans for Electric Wing-in-Ground-Effect Sea Gliders

The Asian carrier is investing an undisclosed amount in a U.S. start-up called Regent and assessing how sea gliders operating routes of up to 180 miles could better connect Japan's islands.

FutureFlight

January 26, 2023

Vertical Flight Society's H2eVTOL Council Spawns New Hydrogen Propulsion Advocacy Group

The Vertical Flight Society’s H2eVTOL Council has spun off into a new independent nonprofit organization known as the Hysky Society.

FutureFlight

January 26, 2023

Saudi Oil Giant Backs Drone Operations and Traffic Management Group Terra Drone

Aramco's venture capital arm Wa'ed Ventures has invested $14 million in Japan-based Terra Drone to establish a Saudi Arabian division of the drone services and uncrewed traffic management group.

FutureFlight

January 25, 2023

Wind Gusts Around City Buildings Could Threaten Small Aircraft

Hybrid eVTOL configurations with both a fixed wing and multiple rotors are best at dealing with wind gusts when flying in urban areas, researchers found.

FutureFlight On The Radar

January 24, 2023

FutureFlight

Latest

ARC Confirms Plans for Linx Compound Rotorcraft and eVTOL Cargo Drones

The UK start-up, formerly known as Samad Aerospace, is working on a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft based on a gyroplane concept.

UK Government Releases New Funding for Hydrogen and Electric Aviation Technology

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace are to receive all of the £113.6 million allocated through the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute program.

Ryse Plans First Deliveries of the Recon Personal eVTOL in Q3 This Year

Ryse Aero Technologies intends to begin deliveries of its Recon personal eVTOL in Q3 of 2023 after securing nearly 100 preorders in the last month.

Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race Postponed Indefinitely

Despite an “encouraging” response from potential competitors in the new Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, the U.S. National Aeronautic Association has decided to postpone the event to a date that has yet to be determined.

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Net Zero Research and Development Projects Proliferate as Europe Chases a Clean Aviation Future

European Union-funded work kicking off in 2023 will prepare the way for the launch of regional airliners that could change the environmental and economic landscapes for commercial air services.

Volatus Lays Plans for eVTOL Vertiport in Pennsylvania

The company wants to build the facility at Bellefonte Airport, which is close to Penn State University's campus.

Yacht Owners Offered eVTOL Aircraft for Ship-to-Shore Transportation

Two eVTOL vehicle developers, Air and VRCO, this week announced plans to market their all-electric aircraft to the yachting community.

Skyway and Moonware Partner on Automated Ground Infrastructure for eVTOL Operations

Skyway Technologies has teamed with Moonware to help prepare vertiports and other ground infrastructure for the impending arrival of next-generation aircraft such as eVTOL air taxis.

GAO Report Calls for Clarity on Tax Exemptions for AAM Aircraft

The U.S. Government Accountability Office wants Congress to clearly define AAM aircraft in the tax codes.

Brazilian Airline Orders Eco Caravan Upgrades from Ampaire

Azul Conecta, Brazil's largest operator of Cessna Grand Caravans, has provisionally ordered up to six Eco Caravan hybrid-electric conversion kits from Ampaire.

Germany's Stuttgart Airport Will Be Home to a Hydrogen Aviation Center

With almost $6 million in funding from the German state of Baden-Württemberg, hydrogen propulsion specialist H2Fly will build and manage a facility to support the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft.

GKN Aerospace To Develop Wiring System for Lilium Jet

The company will make the electrical wiring interconnection system for the eVTOL aircraft at its facility in the Netherlands and then integrate it at Lilium's factory in Germany.

Opener Aims To Begin Taking Orders for the BlackFly Personal eVTOL This Year

Opener, the Canadian start-up behind the BlackFly personal eVTOL aircraft, says it is on track to begin collecting orders from customers this year.

Ameriflight Orders 20 Autonomous Cargo Airplanes from Natilus

The Dallas-based Part 135 cargo airline says it is eyeing the Nautilus Kona, an unpiloted short-haul feeder aircraft, to support its expedited supply-chain services.

U.S. Air Force Provides More Funding for Electra's eSTOL Aircraft

Under a Strategic Funding Increase, the Afrwerx innovation unit is making up to $85 million available to support the Virginia-based start-up's efforts to build and fly a full-scale preproduction model.

Japan's SkyDrive Focuses on South Carolina for U.S. eVTOL Services

The company is establishing a base in Beaufort County to explore possible uses for eVTOL air taxi services with its two-seat SD-05 vehicle.

Japan Airlines Backs Plans for Electric Wing-in-Ground-Effect Sea Gliders

The Asian carrier is investing an undisclosed amount in a U.S. start-up called Regent and assessing how sea gliders operating routes of up to 180 miles could better connect Japan's islands.

Vertical Flight Society's H2eVTOL Council Spawns New Hydrogen Propulsion Advocacy Group

The Vertical Flight Society’s H2eVTOL Council has spun off into a new independent nonprofit organization known as the Hysky Society.

Saudi Oil Giant Backs Drone Operations and Traffic Management Group Terra Drone

Aramco's venture capital arm Wa'ed Ventures has invested $14 million in Japan-based Terra Drone to establish a Saudi Arabian division of the drone services and uncrewed traffic management group.

Wind Gusts Around City Buildings Could Threaten Small Aircraft

Hybrid eVTOL configurations with both a fixed wing and multiple rotors are best at dealing with wind gusts when flying in urban areas, researchers found.

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