NASA Picks SpaceX to Deorbit the ISS
The space agency is enlisting the private firm to build an International Space Station vehicle that will ‘destructively break up’ along with the station when it is retired in 2030.
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Lilium Completes Initial Testing of eVTOL Jet Propulsion Unit
For the first time, the Lilium Jet’s electric engines were taken up to full throttle, which the company says represents a key milestone toward crewed flight.
Blue Origin Urges FAA to Cap SpaceX Launches at Kennedy
The latest wrinkle in the long-standing feud between billionaire CEOs Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk sees the former lodge a public complaint with the regulator.
Eyes in the Sky in the U.S. Capital Raise Privacy Concerns
On Monday, Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department announced that drones will assist officers in various tasks.
Boeing Air Taxi Subsidiary Wisk Aero Acquires Verocel
The acquisition is intended to speed up the certification process for Wisk’s self-flying Generation 6 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi.
Sirius Unveils 2 Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Business Jets
The manufacturer claims the models will comprise the first family of hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets.
Lilium Partner UrbanLink Eyes California eVTOL Expansion
The newly formed operator is working with Ferrovial Vertiports to build a network for the manufacturer’s flagship Lilium Jet in Florida and California, including Los Angeles.
Archer, Kilroy Building Electric Air Taxi Network in Bay Area
The manufacturer and realtor are joining forces to build an air taxi ecosystem including South San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Oakland, and Livermore.
Uber-Like Software Suite a Key Part of Joby Air Taxi Flight Plan
The company’s ElevateOS offering comprises a core operating system, rider and pilot apps, and matching engine that connects users to flights much like ride-hailing services.
FAA, EASA Release New Certification Criteria for Air Taxis
The proposed standards represent a major milestone in the certification of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVOL) air taxis and other novel designs.
