Textron Loans Pipistrel Velis Electro to Smithsonian
The electric aircraft is the first of its kind in the U.S. to be used to obtain a private pilot certification.
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Lilium Expands Electric Jet Infrastructure in Europe, Asia, Middle East
The German manufacturer will work with Groupe ADP, SEA Milan, and Skyports to build infrastructure that will accommodate its flagship Lilium Jet.
Boeing Air Taxi Arm Wisk Aero Sets 2032 Olympic Games Target
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer is working to develop a network of vertiports in time for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, Australia.
Boom Unveils Supersonic Overture Flight Deck
The developer of a supersonic passenger airliner provides a few key updates at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Tecnam Begins Canada P-Mentor Deliveries Following Certification
The manufacturer received type certification under Transport Canada’s Part V Subpart 21, allowing it to begin delivering to flight schools and private owners.
Vertical Aerospace Begins Testing New Air Taxi Prototype
The U.K. manufacturer is back to trials after an initial prototype aircraft suffered a crash last year.
Saudia, Lilium Sign Deal for 100 Electric Jets
The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia enters a binding agreement for 50 aircraft, with the option to purchase 50 more.
Electra Completes Grass Field Takeoffs With Less Than 300 Feet
The manufacturer’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) design goes airborne at neighborhood driving speeds through the use of blown lift propulsion.
NASA, SpaceX Share Details on Plan to Destroy ISS
No existing spacecraft meets the propulsive needs of the U.S. deorbit vehicle, which will bring the International Space Station back to Earth.
Michigan Allots Over $6M for Advanced Air Mobility Projects
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announces that Beta Technologies, Skyports, Traverse Connect, and Michigan Central will receive fresh funding.
