The California start-up plans to fly a full-scale prototype in 2022 as part of NASA's Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge en route to planned first deliveries in 2026.
The converted Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated autonomously from pushback at the gate until it returned to that gate at Buchanan Field Airport in California.
Publications from the company's new chief technology officer and one of its cofounders provide a robust explanation as to why the company is taking a path less traveled to delivering electric-powered air mobility.
Airports on the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and Barbados remain closed after La Soufrière, a volcano on St. Vincent, roared to life over the weekend.
John Cooper, the longest-serving pilot and safety and training officer for the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police, is HAI's Law Enforcement Award Honoree.
During the year-long FAA SMS certification process, Constant has seen significant declines in incident severity and workplace injuries as well as costs.
Avidyne partnered with Daedalean, a Swiss company focused on artificial intelligence applications for aerospace, to develop AI avionics to assist pilots.
The company has joined the investors in LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel producer that has just launched its first commercial production facility.
Over the past week Beta Technologies announced orders for up to 170 of its six-seat Alia 250 all-electric aircraft from Blade Urban Air Mobility and UPS.