Japan’s Denso and Honeywell Partner on Lilium eVTOL
Honeywell joins Japan-based automotive manufacturer Denso to develop a motor for Lilium’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi.
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GE Aviation Reports Successful 100 Percent SAF Test
GE Aviation’s new generation Passport long-range business jet engine has successfully performed ground testing with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the company announced Monday.
Gulfstream’s G700 Sets New City-Pair Speed Record from Savannah to Geneva
Gulfstream’s G700 business jet has set a seventh international city-pair speed record, this time while en route to the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva.
Airbus Chooses New Honeywell Flight Management System
Honeywell’s flight management system has been selected by Airbus to meet the air traffic management needs of the future A320, A330, and A350 aircraft.
Flying on Delta’s New Fuel-Saving Airbus A321neo
Delta Air Lines is betting that the fuel-saving, lower-emissions technology of Airbus’ new medium-range A321neo will help point the airline industry to a more sustainable future.
First Pre-Delivery Test Flight for China’s COMAC C919
The first of COMAC’s C919 narrowbody airliners to be delivered flew its first flight Saturday, moving one step closer to entering service.
Raytheon Invests in Hypersonic Jet Startup Hermeus
Atlanta-based startup Hermeus has a new partner in its efforts to develop hypersonic jets for military and civilian use: Raytheon (NYSE: RTX).
Joby Aviation: No Type Certification Delays Expected from FAA’s Modified Approach
Uber-backed electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation told investors Thursday it expects no delays as a result of the FAA’s modified regulatory approach to type certification. In the company’s quarterly earnings conference call, Joby reported a $62.3 million net loss in Q1 2022, an increased loss of $20.8 million compared to the same period last year.
FAA ‘Modifying’ Approach to eVTOL Certification
In a move that the FAA says will not “add delay” to completing type certification, the agency says it is “modifying its regulatory approach” to certificating electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Embraer’s Eve eVTOL Spinoff To Begin Trading Tuesday
Following in the footsteps of several air taxi competitors, Brazil’s Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) announced Monday it has spun off its Eve Urban Air Mobility electric vertical takeoff and landing arm through a merger with a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC).
