Watch Pilot Assess Damage to World’s Largest Cargo Plane
In a video walk-around of the charred wreckage of the Antonov An-225 Mriya, a former pilot of the world’s largest operational aircraft has offered his damage analysis of the one-of-a-kind jet.
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FedEx and Elroy Air to Test Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL
FedEx Express is partnering with California-based Elroy Air to develop and test an autonomous hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for cargo in 2023.
New Images of World’s Largest Cargo Jet Show Details of Destruction
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has released new video showing an apparently destroyed Antonov An-225 Mriya at Gostomel Airport (UKKM) in Ukraine.
EASA Issues ‘World’s First’ Design Specs on eVTOL Vertiports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issues the “world’s first” design guidance for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as the FAA lags behind.
Antonov Launches Fundraiser for ‘Revival’ of World’s Largest Cargo Airplane
Antonov Company, manufacturer of the iconic An-225, the world’s largest cargo airplane which was apparently destroyed last month in Ukraine, has launched a global fundraiser “for the revival of the aircraft.”
FAA Approves Joby Aviation Initial Systems and Compliance Reviews
California-based eVTOL developer Joby Aviation announced Friday it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration of its first systems review and compliance review.
Delta Air Lines Partners with Airbus on Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft
Delta Air Lines has agreed to become the first U.S. carrier to collaborate with Airbus on research and development of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
USAF and Beta Perform First Airman Flight of an Electric Aircraft through Agility Prime Program
U.S. Air Force pilots have performed the first crewed demonstration flight for an Agility Prime partner, using Beta Technologies’ Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
First Look: Whisper Aero’s New Electric Surveillance Drone
Whisper Aero has finished validation testing of its new ultra-quiet, high efficiency electric aircraft propulsion technology for the Pentagon.
FAA to Undergo Audit of Air Taxi Certification Process
An audit aimed at examining the FAA’s certification process for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis is expected to begin by the end of this month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.
