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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.

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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

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Joby Wins $55 Million Agility Prime Contract Extension from U.S. Air Force

The eVTOL developer will also deliver nine air taxis to U.S. Air Force bases, with the first two aircraft expected to arrive at Edwards Air Force Base in California in early 2024.

FutureFlight

April 27, 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

Electro.Aero Signs Charging Partnership Deals with Four Electric Aviation Firms

Contracts will give Electro.Aero customers access to fully integrated smart software for electricity and traffic management.

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April 25, 2023

Magpie Aviation Demonstrates First Autonomous Tow for Electric Airplanes

Magpie Aviation says its aerotow could enable large electric airplanes to fly much longer long distances

FutureFlight

April 25, 2023

Solvay and GKN Step Up Work on Thermoplastic Materials and Manufacturing Processes

The partners want to be able to support high-volume manufacturing of electric aircraft.

FutureFlight

April 24, 2023

Czech Start-up Zuri Seeks Funding For Hybrid-Electric Regional VTOL Aircraft

The company displayed models of its five-seat design at this week's Sustainable Skies and Aero Friedrichshafen events.

FutureFlight

April 21, 2023

Hybrid Air Vehicles Plans to Build Airlander Hybrid-Electric Airship in Northern England

The UK company has already conducted some test flights with the large airship at its Bedford facility in southern England.

FutureFlight

April 21, 2023

Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Join Forces to Bring Hydrogen Airliners to Market

The merger between the UK companies is expected to be complete by around mid-2023, at which point new investors will provide a further £10 million in capital.

FutureFlight

April 21, 2023

Embry-Riddle Students Test Reliable Robotics’ Remote-pilot Tech

Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona had the opportunity to test out Reliable Robotics’ voice communication system for remotely piloted, highly autonomous aircraft.

FutureFlight

April 21, 2023

Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Developer Natilus Begins Flight Testing

Natilus has successfully flown a subscale technology demonstrator aircraft and is moving ahead with a full-scale prototype of its Kona cargo freighter.

FutureFlight

April 19, 2023

Japanese Engineering Group Taiho Orders SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL Aircraft

The memorandum of understanding for the provisional sale was signed a week after SkyDrive started taking orders from private individuals for its two-seat eVTOL vehicle.

FutureFlight

April 19, 2023

University of Miami Launches Autonomous Air Mobility Initiative

The University of Miami College of Engineering has created the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative, which “aims to advance autonomous mobility technology and anticipate challenges to implementation in today’s cities.”

FutureFlight

April 18, 2023

Regent Unveils Full-scale Mock-up of Viceroy 12-Passenger Sea Glider

The start-up also announced that it has selected EP Systems and MagicAll to supply the batteries and electric motors for the sea glider.

FutureFlight

April 14, 2023

Skyryse Accelerates Plans To Enable Automated IFR Operations for General Aviation

The company has moved into expanded headquarters in El Segundo, California, and is recruiting more engineers to bring its FlightOS system to market.

FutureFlight

April 14, 2023

Electric Motor Supplier Evolito Joins Cranfield-led Hydrogen Propulsion Project

Evolito joins fellow UK companies Reaction Engines and Ricardo as technology collaborators on Project Fresson.

FutureFlight

April 14, 2023

SkyDrive Signs First Private-use Preorder for SD-05 eVTOL Aircraft

Venture capitalist Kotaro Chiba was the company's first investor and expects to pilot the two-seat vehicle himself for personal transportation.

FutureFlight

April 13, 2023

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Latest

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.

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Joby Wins $55 Million Agility Prime Contract Extension from U.S. Air Force

The eVTOL developer will also deliver nine air taxis to U.S. Air Force bases, with the first two aircraft expected to arrive at Edwards Air Force Base in California in early 2024.

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.

Electro.Aero Signs Charging Partnership Deals with Four Electric Aviation Firms

Contracts will give Electro.Aero customers access to fully integrated smart software for electricity and traffic management.

Magpie Aviation Demonstrates First Autonomous Tow for Electric Airplanes

Magpie Aviation says its aerotow could enable large electric airplanes to fly much longer long distances

Solvay and GKN Step Up Work on Thermoplastic Materials and Manufacturing Processes

The partners want to be able to support high-volume manufacturing of electric aircraft.

Czech Start-up Zuri Seeks Funding For Hybrid-Electric Regional VTOL Aircraft

The company displayed models of its five-seat design at this week's Sustainable Skies and Aero Friedrichshafen events.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Plans to Build Airlander Hybrid-Electric Airship in Northern England

The UK company has already conducted some test flights with the large airship at its Bedford facility in southern England.

Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Join Forces to Bring Hydrogen Airliners to Market

The merger between the UK companies is expected to be complete by around mid-2023, at which point new investors will provide a further £10 million in capital.

Embry-Riddle Students Test Reliable Robotics’ Remote-pilot Tech

Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona had the opportunity to test out Reliable Robotics’ voice communication system for remotely piloted, highly autonomous aircraft.

Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Developer Natilus Begins Flight Testing

Natilus has successfully flown a subscale technology demonstrator aircraft and is moving ahead with a full-scale prototype of its Kona cargo freighter.

Japanese Engineering Group Taiho Orders SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL Aircraft

The memorandum of understanding for the provisional sale was signed a week after SkyDrive started taking orders from private individuals for its two-seat eVTOL vehicle.

University of Miami Launches Autonomous Air Mobility Initiative

The University of Miami College of Engineering has created the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative, which “aims to advance autonomous mobility technology and anticipate challenges to implementation in today’s cities.”

Regent Unveils Full-scale Mock-up of Viceroy 12-Passenger Sea Glider

The start-up also announced that it has selected EP Systems and MagicAll to supply the batteries and electric motors for the sea glider.

Skyryse Accelerates Plans To Enable Automated IFR Operations for General Aviation

The company has moved into expanded headquarters in El Segundo, California, and is recruiting more engineers to bring its FlightOS system to market.

Electric Motor Supplier Evolito Joins Cranfield-led Hydrogen Propulsion Project

Evolito joins fellow UK companies Reaction Engines and Ricardo as technology collaborators on Project Fresson.

SkyDrive Signs First Private-use Preorder for SD-05 eVTOL Aircraft

Venture capitalist Kotaro Chiba was the company's first investor and expects to pilot the two-seat vehicle himself for personal transportation.

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