Sikorsky Looks to Enter eVTOL Industry with Eye-Catching Tilt-Wing Design
The manufacturer’s HEX testbed and demonstrator aircraft will help it evaluate a future family of large, self-flying VTOL models.
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AutoFlight Makes First Public Intercity Flight of Electric Air Taxi
The Chinese manufacturer said it was the first to achieve the milestone, flying about 31 miles between Shenzhen and Zhuhai.
Leonardo Tests AI-Enabled Visual Awareness System for Rotorcraft
The manufacturer collaborates with artificial intelligence provider Daedalean on a yearlong trial using its SW4 and SW4 Solo RUAS/OPH helicopters.
Merlin Labs Nabs Part 135 Air Operator Certification in New Zealand
The Boston-based company says the approval puts it on a viable path to certification and commercial operations for Merlin Pilot, its flagship autonomous flight system.
EHang Reveals Low $330K Price Tag for Self-Flying Electric Air Taxi
Many passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to cost millions to produce, but EHang will sell its EH216-S for far less.
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.
Boeing’s Wisk Aero Steps Up LA Presence with Public Air Taxi Demos
The company said it was the first to complete public eVTOL flight demonstrations in Los Angeles County.
Sikorsky Partners with Startup Rain to Remove Pilots from Firefighting Helicopters
The Lockheed Martin-owned helicopter manufacturer will allow Rain to install autonomous systems on board its optionally piloted Black Hawk.
