A digital rendering of Clay Lacy Aviation’s planned upgrade to its FBO terminal at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) in Orange County, California. [Courtesy: Overair]
Key Takeaways:
Clay Lacy Aviation is preparing its Southern California FBOs for electric air taxis, partnering with Overair to develop vertiports and installing infrastructure compatible with both major electric aircraft charging standards (CCS and GEACS).
Indian operator JetSetGo placed a significant order worth up to $1.3 billion for 280 electric aircraft (eVTOL, eSTOL, and hybrid-electric) from Overair, Horizon Aircraft, and Electra.aero to establish diverse air mobility services in India.
The Axiom Mission 3, carrying the first all-European commercial astronaut crew, successfully docked with the International Space Station to begin over 30 microgravity research experiments.
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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.
