Hanneke Weitering
Science & Technology Editor
Hanneke Weitering is a writer and editor with AIN covering advanced air mobility and new flight technologies. She became an aviation journalist and joined the AIN team in the summer of 2022 after reporting on spaceflight and astronomy for six years at Space.com. After earning her bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she moved to New York City to pursue her master’s degree in science, health, and environmental reporting at New York University. She is now based just outside Seattle and spends her free time exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest.
Latest from Hanneke Weitering
FBOs
Signature Installs Beta's Electric Charging Stations at FBOs
The infrastructure can support any electric aircraft and ground vehicles
FutureFlight
Signature Aviation Electrifies FBO Locations With Beta's Aircraft Chargers
The business aviation services group inaugurated its first Beta charging station on March 7 at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire.
FutureFlight
Vela Alpha eVTOL Could Be Indonesia's First New Civil Aircraft in Decades
Vela Prima Nusantara is developing a piloted, four-passenger eVTOL aircraft called the Vela Alpha, which it intends to have certified and in service in Asia and North America in 2028.
FutureFlight
Whisper Aero Proposes 100-seat Electric 'Jetliner' Concept
Whisper Aero believes its ultraquiet propulsion system could enable sustainable regional flights.
FutureFlight
Ampaire Acquires Electric ‘Aerotow’ Developer Magpie Aviation
Hybrid-electric powertrain pioneer Ampaire is expanding its portfolio of sustainable flight solutions with the acquisition of Magpie, a start-up developing an autonomous tow for electric aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers
SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility
LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
FutureFlight
U.S. Air Force Evaluating Pivotal’s Blackfly Ultralight eVTOL Aircraft
The $190,000 personal eVTOL aircraft has garnered attention from the U.S. Air Force's Afwerx innovation unit.
FutureFlight
Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility
LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
FutureFlight
Air National Guard Trains with Beta's Alia Electric Airplane Prototype
The Air National Guard spent a week training with Beta Technologies' Alia prototype at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia.
FutureFlight
FAA Approves Joby's Certification Plan for eVTOL Propulsion System
The FAA has accepted Joby Aviation’s certification plan for the electric propulsion system on its five-seat eVTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight
Joby and Archer Secure Part 145 Certificates for Aircraft Maintenance
Rival California-based eVTOL developers Joby and Archer have both obtained FAA Part 145 repair station certification
FutureFlight
Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft Touches Down in Louisiana to Visit Partner Bristow
Beta Technologies’ Alia prototype conducted a public flight demonstration in Louisiana on February 7, marking the first flight of an electric aircraft in the Bayou State, according to the Vermont-based manufacturer.
FutureFlight
Reliable Robotics Wins Military Airworthiness Approval for Remotely Piloted Caravan
The U.S. Air Force has awarded military airworthiness approval for Reliable Robotics’ remotely piloted Cessna 208 Caravan.
FutureFlight
Australian Airline Group Signs Up For AMSL Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft
Aviation Logistics aims to use the hydrogen-electric Vertiia for passenger, cargo, and aeromedical transport beginning in 2027.
FutureFlight
Cosmic Aerospace Raises $4.5 Million for Electric Airliner
According to the company, its 24-passenger Skylark could have an unparalleled range for an all-electric aircraft of more than 600 miles on a single charge.
FutureFlight
Archer Revs Up Flight Tests With Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi
The Midnight eVTOL prototype is picking up speed in preparation for its first transition flight.
FutureFlight
Lilium Announces Plans For Parts Distribution to eVTOL Aircraft Operators
Lilium has selected supply chain specialist AJW Group to manage and distribute spare parts for the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight
Beta’s Electric Air Taxi Demonstrates Military Use Cases
The all-electric Alia prototype demonstrated time and cost savings in casualty evacuation and emergency maintenance mission simulations.
FutureFlight
Eviation Shakes Up Leadership Team For Alice Electric Aircraft
Eviation has appointed Andre Stein, co-founder and former CEO of Eve Air Mobility, as its new CEO. Meanwhile, former Cirrus and Gulfstream executive Jeff Hurford is assuming the role of chief financial officer.
FutureFlight
MightyFly Rolls Out Third-Generation Autonomous eVTOL Freighter
The FAA has awarded MightyFly a special airworthiness certificate and a certificate of authorization permitting it to fly the experimental aircraft between two San Francisco Bay-area airports.
FutureFlight
Archer and NASA Collaborate on eVTOL Aircraft Battery Testing
Under a new Space Act Agreement, Archer will work with the U.S. space agency to characterize the safety and performance of the battery cells that power the company’s Midnight eVTOL air taxi.
FutureFlight
Bombardier Steps Up EcoJet Project to Cut Business Aircraft Emissions
Bombardier has partnered with the University of Victoria on the EcoJet project, which aims to reduce business jet emissions with blended-wing-body designs.
Rotorcraft
NASA's Mars Helicopter Bites the Dust
Ingenuity's rotor blades sustained damage upon landing
Environment
Bombardier Reveals First EcoJet Partners
The University of Victoria joins Bombardier's sustainability efforts
FutureFlight
Pivotal Launches Sales of Helix Personal eVTOL Aircraft to Private Flyers
Operators do not need to have a pilot's license to fly the single-seat Helix, which is now for sale at a base price of $190,000.
FutureFlight
Atlantic Aviation Expands Plans for eVTOL Air Services By Partnering With Joby and Archer
Business aviation services group Atlantic Aviation will install electric aircraft recharging equipment supplied by eVTOL aircraft developers Joby, Archer and Beta at sites across its U.S. FBO network.
Aircraft
NASA Rolls Out X-59 Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator
The X-59 will fly at Mach 1.4 without a sonic boom
