Check out a pair of historic flights made using modified Cessnas, a strange new aircraft on sale, and plenty more in this week's Future of FLYING newsletter.
Reliable Robotics flew a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board, taking off from Hollister Municipal Airport (KCVH) in California in November. [Courtesy: Reliable Robotics]
Key Takeaways:
Reliable Robotics achieved a historic milestone by conducting the first uncrewed cargo flight of a modified Cessna Caravan, operated remotely, with plans to commercialize this technology for the cargo sector.
Advancements in sustainable aviation include Ampaire's hybrid-electric Cessna setting a new endurance record and Maeve Aerospace unveiling an ambitious 80-passenger hybrid-electric regional jet designed for enhanced efficiency.
The market for advanced air mobility is expanding with Lift Aircraft's Hexa eVTOL, an ultralight aircraft available for public safety and eventually personal use without requiring a pilot's license.
Regulatory bodies are actively shaping the future of aviation, with ongoing delays in FAA reauthorization in the U.S. and EASA launching an Innovative Air Mobility Hub and establishing new noise standards for eVTOL aircraft in Europe.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
