Eve puts in ‘important building block’ with Flapper
July 27, 2021
Eve expects to provide Flapper with up to 25,000 hours of flight time per year across key cities in South America, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, Santiago, Bogotá in Colombia and Mexico City.
KinectAir to offer fractional model on Cassio
July 27, 2021
The Pioneer programme for Cassio is to be launched at Oshkosh, where VoltAero will be an exhibitor. Expressions of interest for fractional or whole ownership reservations can be made via KinectAir or at the show.
Deutsche leverages Universal Hydrogen technology
July 23, 2021
A joint effort between Deutsche and UH will analyse the integration of the modular capsule technology for hydrogen storage into the aircraft structure and systems, weight and balance, hydrogen cost and performance.
RAS to open up Bye's eFlyer to western Europe
July 19, 2021
Bye announced the eFlyer 800 programme in response to growing demands for regional all-electric aircraft with significantly reduced operating costs, plus increased capacity and utility. RAS will be an important advocate.
Joby partners up with JetBlue and Signature for sustainability
July 19, 2021
SAF, fuel efficiencies and out-of-sector investments are solutions available for environmentally-conscious operators to reduce and offset their emissions. Joby, JetBlue and Signature aim to be at the forefront.
NetJets will be the first to fly on Spanish SAF
July 14, 2021
Air BP was involved in fuelling the first SAF flight by an airline in February 2008 and since then has been enabling ground-breaking test flights and investing in sustainable alternative fuels. It is now supplying NetJets.
Farnborough supports decarbonisation through SAF supply
July 14, 2021
The SAF available at Farnborough airport comes from 100 per cent renewable and sustainable waste and residual raw materials such as cooking oil and animal fat waste. Any aircraft at Farnborough can receive it.
A million reasons to offer SAF at Burbank
July 11, 2021
Avfuel is proud to work with long-time partner Million Air and its Burbank team to offer customers the ultimate solution for sustainability – SAF. The move could reduce emissions by five cars' worth each year.
Eviation's Alice to send future flyers into wonderland
July 11, 2021
The Alice, a nine-passenger, two-crew member aircraft, produces no carbon emissions, reduces noise and has a low cost per flight hour. Eviation executives say it is a beautiful aircraft that will soon come to market.
Safran's Bordes plant runs Arrano partially on SAF
July 11, 2021
By introducing SAF, and specifically biofuel, to helicopter operators and at our plants, Safran is reducing CO2 emissions at both. Safran engines are already fully certified to operate on up to 50 per cent sustainable fuel.
‘Tour de France’ schedule will put Cassio 1 on the stage
July 11, 2021
The Cassio 1 demonstrator aircraft is a flying testbed utilised by VoltAero to validate its proprietary hybrid-electric power module, which combines electric motors and a combustion engine. It will make 10 stopovers.
MoU to demonstrate the might of German hydrogen power
July 11, 2021
Having grown out of a partnership between the German Aerospace Center and the University of Ulm, H2Fly has demonstrated hydrogen fuel cell technology in aviation. It will draw on the expertise of Deutsche Aircraft.
Rotor X says it is ahead of the game with eTransporter
July 4, 2021
The RX eTransporter technology has been in development for over a decade, with many heavy lift multi-rotor prototypes completed by partner company Advanced Tactics. A smaller wing enhances its natural lift.
ZeroAvia ramps up programme in the UK and US
July 4, 2021
ZeroAvia has secured an additional $13 million for its 50+ seat engine development programme from AP Ventures, an investor in technologies across the hydrogen value chain, paving the way for service entry.
Airways Aviation signs to become French Cassio launch customer
July 4, 2021
The signing event, which was themed ‘For a Quieter and Cleaner Sky’, included the presence of VoltAero's Cassio 1 hybrid-electric demonstrator aircraft, which performed a local flight to highlight its performance.
Eve and Skyports zone in on Asia and Americas early adopters
July 4, 2021
As UAM nears launch in multiple markets around the world, Eve and Skyports will use Eve's zero-emission and low noise eVTOL vehicle, urban air traffic management software and UAM services to develop an ops concept.
Mint spearheads eVTOL consortium in Korea
July 4, 2021
A consortium led by Mint Air and Skyworks signed a LOI for exclusive partnership in South Korea. The consortium will collaborate with Skyworks to develop eVTOL training and maintenance capabilities.
Volocopter Le Bourget flight is a first in France
July 4, 2021
Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris. Now the company is planning to open a local office and is recruiting staff and expanding partnerships.
Eve and Blade to collaborate on UAM flight time
June 26, 2021
Eve's zero-emission and low noise EVA represents a simple and intuitive design that continues to reach development milestones, including the first flight of the engineering simulator in July 2020. Blade is keen.
MagniX brings hotly-anticipated EPUs to market
June 24, 2021
Operating at 2,300 rpm or less, magniX's direct-drive EPUs are liquid cooled and designed for 30,000 ft of altitude in unpressurised environments. The systems can drive a propeller governor and standard accessories.
Jet It and JetClub say hello to Bye technology
June 23, 2021
Slated to be in operation by 2025, the eFlyer by Bye Aerospace seats up to seven passengers and one or two pilots. Jet It and JetClub have signed a purchase agreement for a fleet of eFlyer 800 and four eFlyer 4 aircraft.
Joby aircraft to land on REEF's rooftop sites
June 21, 2021
Parking garages are well-suited to hosting skyports as they are typically located near to popular destinations, have adequate space to host customers and do not require structural reinforcement to host air taxis.
Signature Flight Support flies the flag for SAF in the US
June 21, 2021
Neste and Signature have formed a strategic partnership to create an efficient, continuous supply of SAF for business aviation in the United States and beyond. Austin, Houston and San Jose are now offering the fuel.
Ascent and Eve progress UAM in Asia Pacific
June 21, 2021
Ascent, Asia's first technology-powered UAM service, was designed to make cities more connected by moving people affordably by air, using helicopters today and eVTOLs in the future. Eve will be a dependable partner.
Eviation receives Alice assets with first flight looming
June 21, 2021
Alice is taking advantage of GKN's multi-technology specialist skills in airframe, structures and EWIS. Meanwhile Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced that it has delivered primary flight control actuators and electronics.
Electra reveals seven-passenger ‘blown lift’ eSTOL
June 21, 2021
The single-pilot aircraft features eight electric motors powered by a combination of batteries and a small, quiet turbogenerator, which means Electra's aircraft does not need to rely on special charging infrastructure.
Archer takes a bow by introducing Maker virtually
June 21, 2021
The Maker is the result of extensive development by Archer’s world-class team that collectively has over 200 years in eVTOL experience. An audience at the Hawthorne Hangar Operations FBO was offered a sneak peek.
Avolon sides with Vertical for VA-X4 roll-out
June 21, 2021
Avolon says that its global scale and deep industry relationships, combined with Vertical's technological leadership, make a winning alliance. Virgin Atlantic will be a VA-X4 launch airline customer in Europe.
Airbus Helicopters leads a charge for rotary sustainability
June 21, 2021
SAF reduces CO2 emissions thanks to the use of residual and waste material such as used vegetable oils and fats. It is one of the ways that a user group, led by Airbus Helicopters, will aim to preserve the environment.
Ravn Alaska puts pen to paper for 50 Airflow eSTOLs
June 10, 2021
An agreement with Ravn Alaska brings Airflow's total order book to over $200 million. Airflow says its hybrid-electric aircraft are able to enter into service with no new infrastructure requirements and limited hurdles.
Jetflite ready to fly sustainable legs from Finland
June 10, 2021
Jetflite has five aircraft in its fleet, comprising a Gulfstream G150, Falcon 7X and Challenger 350, 604 and 650 based at Helsinki Vantaa airport. With assistance from Neste, the operator will soon be flying more neutrally.
ADAC rescue rotorcraft flies on 40 per cent SAF
June 10, 2021
Biofuel fuelling ADAC Luftrettung's H145 is a second-generation biofuel, the SAF of choice of the aviation industry, which significantly reduces CO2 emissions because it is produced from residual and waste materials.
VoltAero to unveil Cassio 1 at France Air Expo
June 4, 2021
VoltAero has already logged more than 40 hours during 70-plus flights with the Cassio 1 hybrid-electric demonstrator as it validates its hybrid-electric technology. Lyon will be the location of the big reveal.
VT-30 could usher in inter-city era for EHang
June 4, 2021
The VT-30 is geared towards inter-city travels among city clusters, such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Rim, as it can carry two passengers from one city to another.
Irish organisations put heads together for Shannon vertiport
June 2, 2021
A consortium in Ireland has begun working towards launching beyond visual line of sight proof-of-concept operations as early as September. These flights will demonstrate the viability of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Halo and Eve create a heavenly UAM partnership
June 2, 2021
Beyond the initial order and collaboration to develop a new eVTOL operation, Eve and Halo will also partner on the continued development of Eve's urban air traffic management system all over the US and the UK.
It keeps getting better for Beta after successful funding round
May 31, 2021
Beta Technologies' Series A funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and joined by Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund as well as new and returning investors. The round raised $368 million.
Ex-Airbus man Puerta joins a strong team at Vertical
May 31, 2021
At Airbus, Eduardo Dominguez Puerta was responsible for Voom, the subsidiary in charge of development, design and manufacturing of eVTOLs. He will be drawing on all his experience in his new role with Vertical.
Luxaviation to bring European know-how to Lilium
May 29, 2021
Luxaviation will become responsible for parts of the airline operations being developed by Lilium, which has already revealed plans to launch in Germany at Munich, Nuremberg, Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports.
Avfuel and Textron ink deal for sustainable fuel
May 29, 2021
A new agreement makes Textron Aviation Avfuel's first OEM customer to take the fuel at regular intervals. The use of SAF aligns with Textron's commitment to meet industry goals for reducing carbon emissions.
Luxaviation signs up to Rolls-Royce SAFinity scheme
May 21, 2021
SAFinity enables business aviation customers to operate flights in a carbon neutral way. It is available for all business aircraft and engines from any manufacturer and is part of Rolls-Royce's push for zero carbon by 2050.
Munich airport to deliver SAF courtesy of Air BP
May 21, 2021
The SAF supplied by Air BP is made from waste-based sustainable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, blended with traditional jet fuel. Munich is Air BP's second SAF location in Germany after Hamburg Finkenwerder.
VoloConnect is the latest eVTOL to join the lineup
May 21, 2021
VoloConnect uses a hybrid lift and push design to transport up to four passengers on routes of 100 km at a speed of 180 km/h, with a top speed of 250 km/h. It complements other aircraft in the Volocopter portfolio.
