Textron Loans Pipistrel Velis Electro to Smithsonian
The electric aircraft is the first of its kind in the U.S. to be used to obtain a private pilot certification.
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Boom Unveils Supersonic Overture Flight Deck
The developer of a supersonic passenger airliner provides a few key updates at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Tecnam Begins Canada P-Mentor Deliveries Following Certification
The manufacturer received type certification under Transport Canada’s Part V Subpart 21, allowing it to begin delivering to flight schools and private owners.
Electra Completes Grass Field Takeoffs With Less Than 300 Feet
The manufacturer’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) design goes airborne at neighborhood driving speeds through the use of blown lift propulsion.
Airbus to Unveil Uncrewed ‘Wingman’ Concept at ILA Berlin Air Show
Wingman could become a remote carrier for Europe’s Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) initiative, which aims to meld crewed and uncrewed operations together.
Merlin Developing Autonomous Flight Tech With Air Force Pilot Input
Company engineers observed pilots as they performed a variety of tasks, collecting data to identify where automation can be most helpful.
Air Force Secretary Gets in Cockpit of Self-Flying Fighter Plane
The X-62A VISTA, a modified F-16 testbed aircraft, is helping the Air Force explore artificial intelligence applications in combat aircraft.
MightyFly Obtains ‘Industry First’ FAA Flight Corridor Approval in California
The company says its 2024 Cento is the first large, self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo drone to receive the consent.
Axis Unveils Three-in-One Flight Simulator
The company says its new AX-D Flex solution is the first ‘roll-on, roll-off’ simulator with front loading.
Regent Eyes Electric Seaglider Service in Abu Dhabi
The manufacturer will collaborate with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transportation.
