Pivotal Delivers First Four BlackFly Personal Aircraft for Air Force Evaluation
The light eVTOL manufacturer is working with AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, to assess the aircraft for a range of use cases.
The light eVTOL manufacturer is working with AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, to assess the aircraft for a range of use cases.
The company is now ramping up to for-credit FAA testing and expects to produce 12 aircraft this year, among other projections.
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.
The firm intends to retrofit Cessna 208B Caravans and other aircraft with technology that reduces pilot-induced accidents.
An outstanding AD on the Max 7 engine inlet deicing remains an issue.
Check out the breakdown on MOSAIC here, as the FAA enters its review period, and stay tuned for updates.
Anticipated FAA certification of the new business jet failed to occur during the quarter.
The MOSAIC outcomes affect far more than just light sport aircraft, especially when it comes to the next certification pathway for eVTOLs.
CEO and majority owner Stephen Fitzpatrick is putting his own money into the firm, which is expected to give it cash on hand through mid-2025.
As the period closed on Monday, several signatories backed EAA’s take and the FAA must address the proposal in light of ongoing quality and oversight issues at Boeing.