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FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A weekly roundup of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.

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May 10, 2023

EASA Consults on Proposals to Regulate Noise From eVTOL Aircraft

The European aviation safety agency is giving stakeholders until June 15 to respond to its Environmental Protection Technical Specifications.

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May 9, 2023

FAA Issues Revised Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility

The FAA's UAM ConOps document provides a blueprint for the introduction of eVTOL air taxi flights in the National Airspace System.

FutureFlight On The Radar

May 9, 2023

Wisk and Japan Airlines Partner To Bring Autonomous Air Taxi Flights to Japan

Japan Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with California-based eVTOL air taxi developer Wisk Aero to bring autonomous air taxi flights to Japan.

FutureFlight

May 9, 2023

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U.S. Air Force Contracts Xwing To Study Defense Applications for Self-flying Aircraft

Autonomous flight pioneer Xwing will work with the U.S. Air Force to study the use of autonomous flight technology for defense applications.

FutureFlight

May 9, 2023

Honeywell Publishes Advanced Air Mobility Certification Guidance and Backs New Green Seaplane

This week, the aerospace group, which produces propulsion and avionics systems, agreed to help Swiss start-up Jekta to develop its planned electric amphibious aircraft.

FutureFlight

May 9, 2023

Vertical Pushes Back Type Certification Target Date for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft to Late 2026

A letter to shareholders says technical issues relating to the certification process are the main reason for the delay, but the company's first-quarter balance sheet shows depleted cash reserves.

FutureFlight

May 8, 2023

Cormorant Evaluates Wood as the Basis for a More Environmentally Sustainable Seaplane

Sitka spruce trees growing in coastal areas of western Canada could be used to make substantial parts of the wings and airframe for a new amphibious aircraft.

FutureFlight

May 8, 2023

Car Designers Are Defining the Look and Feel of eVTOL Aircraft

Supernal has received international recognition for the design of the cabin for its SA-1 eVTOL vehicle.

FutureFlight

May 5, 2023

Joby Secures $180 Million Investment from Longtime Backer Baillie Gifford

Joby Aviation has received a $180 million investment from one of its long-term investors, Baillie Gifford.

FutureFlight

May 4, 2023

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A summary of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.

FutureFlight

May 3, 2023

Lilium Seeks $250 Million To Sustain Work on eVTOL Aircraft as Share Price Hovers below Minimum

The German company says it already has a commitment for $100 million from an existing investor that is also willing to provide a further $75 million in matching funds.

FutureFlight

May 3, 2023

Alaska Airlines Donates Dash 8 Aircraft for ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Project

The former Horizon Air regional airliner will be fitted with ZeroAvia's ZA2000 powertrain, which combines fuel cells with electric motors to run on liquid hydrogen.

FutureFlight

May 2, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility Evangelists Get Reality Check at Revolution.Aero Conference

Industry experts explained how multiple factors—including tightening capital markets and regulatory complexity—point to a more gradual fulfillment of the potential for new electric aircraft.

FutureFlight

May 2, 2023

World Economic Forum Report Highlights Infrastructure Needs for Zero-carbon Flights

In a new white paper, the World Economic Forum spells out what airlines and airports will need to do to ensure that new aircraft with battery-electric and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems are viable.

FutureFlight On The Radar

May 1, 2023

NASA and Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.

FutureFlight

May 1, 2023

U.S. Struggles with Sustainable Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain

Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?

FutureFlight

May 1, 2023

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

Lockheed Martin, working with NASA, has installed the tail section of the X-59 supersonic aircraft in preparation for first flight this year.

FutureFlight

May 1, 2023

Joby Taps Toyota To Manufacture eVTOL Aircraft Components

Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to supply key powertrain and actuation components for Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.

FutureFlight

May 1, 2023

Whisper Aero Raises $32 Million for Ultraquiet Electric Ducted Fans

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee start-up, spent the last two years developing a propulsion system that it says is quieter and more efficient than any other. Now it has finally revealed part of its secret: electric ducted fans.

FutureFlight

April 27, 2023

FutureFlight

Latest

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A weekly roundup of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.

EASA Consults on Proposals to Regulate Noise From eVTOL Aircraft

The European aviation safety agency is giving stakeholders until June 15 to respond to its Environmental Protection Technical Specifications.

FAA Issues Revised Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility

The FAA's UAM ConOps document provides a blueprint for the introduction of eVTOL air taxi flights in the National Airspace System.

Wisk and Japan Airlines Partner To Bring Autonomous Air Taxi Flights to Japan

Japan Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with California-based eVTOL air taxi developer Wisk Aero to bring autonomous air taxi flights to Japan.

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U.S. Air Force Contracts Xwing To Study Defense Applications for Self-flying Aircraft

Autonomous flight pioneer Xwing will work with the U.S. Air Force to study the use of autonomous flight technology for defense applications.

Honeywell Publishes Advanced Air Mobility Certification Guidance and Backs New Green Seaplane

This week, the aerospace group, which produces propulsion and avionics systems, agreed to help Swiss start-up Jekta to develop its planned electric amphibious aircraft.

Vertical Pushes Back Type Certification Target Date for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft to Late 2026

A letter to shareholders says technical issues relating to the certification process are the main reason for the delay, but the company's first-quarter balance sheet shows depleted cash reserves.

Cormorant Evaluates Wood as the Basis for a More Environmentally Sustainable Seaplane

Sitka spruce trees growing in coastal areas of western Canada could be used to make substantial parts of the wings and airframe for a new amphibious aircraft.

Car Designers Are Defining the Look and Feel of eVTOL Aircraft

Supernal has received international recognition for the design of the cabin for its SA-1 eVTOL vehicle.

Joby Secures $180 Million Investment from Longtime Backer Baillie Gifford

Joby Aviation has received a $180 million investment from one of its long-term investors, Baillie Gifford.

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A summary of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.

Lilium Seeks $250 Million To Sustain Work on eVTOL Aircraft as Share Price Hovers below Minimum

The German company says it already has a commitment for $100 million from an existing investor that is also willing to provide a further $75 million in matching funds.

Alaska Airlines Donates Dash 8 Aircraft for ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Project

The former Horizon Air regional airliner will be fitted with ZeroAvia's ZA2000 powertrain, which combines fuel cells with electric motors to run on liquid hydrogen.

Advanced Air Mobility Evangelists Get Reality Check at Revolution.Aero Conference

Industry experts explained how multiple factors—including tightening capital markets and regulatory complexity—point to a more gradual fulfillment of the potential for new electric aircraft.

World Economic Forum Report Highlights Infrastructure Needs for Zero-carbon Flights

In a new white paper, the World Economic Forum spells out what airlines and airports will need to do to ensure that new aircraft with battery-electric and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems are viable.

NASA and Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.

U.S. Struggles with Sustainable Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain

Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

Lockheed Martin, working with NASA, has installed the tail section of the X-59 supersonic aircraft in preparation for first flight this year.

Joby Taps Toyota To Manufacture eVTOL Aircraft Components

Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to supply key powertrain and actuation components for Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.

Whisper Aero Raises $32 Million for Ultraquiet Electric Ducted Fans

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee start-up, spent the last two years developing a propulsion system that it says is quieter and more efficient than any other. Now it has finally revealed part of its secret: electric ducted fans.

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