Autonomous Flight Leaders Join Forces in Bid to Speed Certification
Xwing and Daedalean—which both produce automated systems for the cockpit—will collaborate on the development of certification standards.
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Electra Completes First Flight of Hybrid-Electric STOL Design
The journey lasted 23 minutes and covered about 30 miles at 3,200 feet in altitude, taking off from the runway at ‘neighborhood driving’ speeds.
Will the Most Powerful Rocket Ever Built Fly Again This Week?
We try to answer that question and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Skyryse’s Automated Autorotation Tech Lands Guinness World Record
The aviation technology startup completed the first fully automated autorotation for an emergency landing, using a tech-equipped Robinson R66.
Will U.S. Sanctions Dull Russian Lancets?
We examine that question and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Switchblade Flying Sports Car Prototype Makes Maiden Flight
Manufacturer Samson Sky began testing the street-legal flying car earlier this year, but until now flights were limited to a few feet above the runway.
Helijet Brings Electric Air Taxis to Canada
We round up news from Helijet, Beta Technologies, SpaceX, Zipline, and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Manna Drone Delivery Launches in U.S. with Texas Trick-or-Treaters
Kicking things off by delivering Halloween goodies to customers’ front doors, Manna could expand its U.S. service through a partnership with Hillwood Communities.
Utah Provides Blueprint of How AAM Operations Might Look at State Level
The Utah Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division released a report on how drones, electric air taxis, and other new aircraft may fit into the state’s skies.
Is China the Top Dog in eVTOL?
We address that question and break down news from Amazon, Archer, and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
